Police made 18 arrests after protesters blocked tram tracks in Manchester city centre today following a 'Kill the Bill' demonstration against planned Government legislation.
Greater Manchester Police said a 'largely peaceful and contained group of protesters' gathered at St Peter's Square at around 1pm.
It's estimated several hundred were involved. A march to Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter took place before the protest returned to St Peter's Square.
They majority, police said, left by 4pm, but some remained. The force said 'significant disruption' was caused by a small group who sat down on the tracks, bringing trams to a halt. 'Repeated prior warnings' were given, said GMP, before officers moved in.
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