A MAN has been arrested following a protest in York city centre.
North Yorkshire Police said a 44-year-old man was arrested in relation to a public order offence during a protest and counter-protest held in St Helen's Square on Saturday (November 7).
As reported by The Press, around 20 officers separated groups of people in the square during the protest, including members of the Let British Flags Fly group and York Stand Up To Racism.
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A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "The force was aware of planned protest activity and an associated counter-protest in St Helen’s Square, York, on Saturday 7 November.
“A proportionate policing operation was planned and put in place to ensure the safety of those attending and the wider community, while upholding the lawful rights of people to peaceful protest.”
The events, police have said, passed “largely peacefully and safely”, with no injuries reported.
A spokesperson added: “A 44-year-old man was arrested in relation to a public order offence whilst present at the protest and was subsequently released under investigation while our enquiries continue."
“We would like to thank those present and the wider York community for their cooperation with officers throughout the policing operation.”
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