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Bristol police officer hurt at anti-Thatcher demo Bristol police officers hurt at anti-Thatcher demo
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A police officer was injured when violence flared at a gathering in Bristol to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher. Six police officers were injured when violence flared at a gathering in Bristol to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher.
Officers were called to Chelsea Road, Easton, shortly after midnight where about 200 people had gathered. Police were called to Chelsea Road, Easton, shortly after midnight where about 200 people had gathered.
A spokesperson said the protesters refused to leave peacefully and bottles and cans were thrown at officers. The force said one person was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. Bins were also set on fire.
Bins were also set on fire. The force said one person was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
A gathering was also held in Brixton in south London by people who said they were celebrating the death.A gathering was also held in Brixton in south London by people who said they were celebrating the death.
It attracted a heavy police presence and led to small scale acts of vandalism and graffiti.It attracted a heavy police presence and led to small scale acts of vandalism and graffiti.
A Bristol police spokesperson said the protesters refused to leave peacefully and bottles and cans were thrown at officers.
The demo was advertised on social media websites where people were invited to converge upon Chelsea Rd between the two pubs - The Chelsea and The Plough.
Police are conducting house-to-house inquiries.