Police arrest 15 people at Nottingham city centre protests

A total of 15 people have been arrested at protests in Nottingham city centre, police said.

Hundreds of people gathered near the Brian Clough statue on King Street as part of demonstrations organised by rival groups on Saturday.

A group of officers from Nottinghamshire Police separated opposing sides during the protests.

The force said on Sunday that the events remained “largely peaceful” and warned that any further disorder would be met with a “robust response”.

The demonstrations, which featured chants from far-right and anti-fascist protesters, were among several that took place in cities across the UK over the weekend.

Tensions have been high since three girls were killed in Southport, Merseyside, on Monday.

Some businesses and commercial premises in Nottingham city centre, including the Broadway Cinema, have closed due to the planned protests.

Nottinghamshire Police said a high-visibility police presence helped “ensure there was no large-scale disorder”.

Deputy Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: “The vast majority of members of the public present protested peacefully.

“It must be repeated, however, that anyone who comes into the city or our neighborhoods in the coming days to cause any type of disorder can expect a robust response.”

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