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Police Officers Hurt, Vehicles Set on Fire in Violent Protest in Bristol, England

Footage shows police van in flames as Police attacked as 'Kill the Bill' demo turns violent

Two police officers were taken to hospital with broken bones suffered during violent clashes as a 'Kill the Bill' protest in Bristol descended into chaos

BBC News, 22 MAR 2021.

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Officers suffered broken bones and police vans were set alight as angry scenes unfolded in Bristol city centre.

Crowds had gathered for the Kill the Bill demonstration in opposition to the Police and Crime Bill.

Demonstrators scaled a police station, threw fireworks into the crowd and daubed graffiti on the walls.

Home Secretary Priti Patel described the events as "unacceptable".

"Thuggery and disorder by a minority will never be tolerated," she said. "Our police officers put themselves in harm's way to protect us all."

Avon and Somerset Police said what had started "as a peaceful protest" had been "turned by a small minority into a violent disorder".

Two police vehicles were set on fire, damage was caused to a police station, one officer suffered a broken arm and another suffered broken ribs, the force added.

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A protester smashes the window of Bridewell Police Station

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At the beginning of the night the mood was generally lively but not aggressive.

There was broken glass across the road and some people had climbed on top of traffic lights but there was no police intervention.

The dense crowd eventually splintered, with some moving away to carry on drinking and listen to music.

The atmosphere among those who remained became more volatile.

Riot police in full protective gear formed a barricade in front of the station, but the officers didn't engage with the protesters at all.

They stood by as their shields and vans were daubed with graffiti - some of it profane and some of it hostile towards the police themselves and Home Secretary Priti Patel.

Then the atmosphere took a marked turn when the first police vehicle was set on fire. Huge plumes of black smoke rose up from Bridewell Street.

A small number of protesters jumped on to the roof of a second police van, thumping on the glass as the officers tried to reverse.

Objects were being thrown by protesters into the crowd and still the police did not move from their positions.

As well as the police vehicles set on fire, others were smashed up and their tyres let down as the crowd chanted "shame on you".

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The vandalised police van explodes outside Bridewell Police Station (Image: PA)

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Police said perpetrators would be "identified and brought to justice".

It is not clear if any arrests have been made but a spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said there would be "significant consequences for behaviour such as this".

Avon and Somerset Police said its officers had missiles and fireworks thrown at them and used mounted officers and dogs to disperse the mob.

Later, protesters attempted to smash the windows of the glass-fronted police station.

Uniformed officers with riot shields used a fire extinguisher to put out one small blaze that was started underneath one police vehicle.

A short time later rioters destroyed a mobile police station van that had been parked on a nearby side street by setting it alight.

Mr Roebuck said: “Disgusting scenes in Bristol by a mob of animals who are injuring police officers, members of the public and damaging property.

“Avon and Somerset Police Federation are attending stations to support officers. We have officers with suspected broken arms and ribs. This is so wrong.”

What is The Bill?

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill would give the police in England and Wales more power to impose conditions on non-violent protests, including those deemed too noisy or a nuisance.

Those convicted under the proposed legislation could face a fine or jail.

Mass gatherings are currently banned under the coronavirus legislation and anyone breaching the regulations could be fined.

Many were wearing face masks and carried placards, saying: “Say no to UK police state” and “Freedom to protest is fundamental to democracy” and “Kill the Bill”.

Avon and Somerset Police had urged people not to attend the demonstration, warning that enforcement action could be taken.

“Officers are engaging with a number of people who’ve turned up at the protest,” the spokeswoman added.

“Enforcement action will be taken retrospectively when necessary and proportionate.”