22 Wiltshire Police officers sent to help Bristol's third 'violent' protest
Glass bottles have been thrown at officers in the latest protest in the city against the government's policing bill
Last updated 27th Mar 2021
Bricks, glass bottles and eggs have been thrown at officers, and ten arrests made, during another demonstration in Bristol.
People are angry about plans to increase police powers to restrict non-violent protests.
More than 1,000 demonstrators gathered in the city centre and there were clashes with officers.
It follows earlier protests on Sunday and Tuesday, where the public clashed with police after attempts to move them on.
Wiltshire Police sent 22 officers to help their colleagues in Bristol, they included: 18 PCs, three Sergeants and one Inspector.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police says "More than 1,000 people gathered at College Green from 4pm for a protest.
"Specialist protest liaison officers attempted to engage with those who had gathered to remind them of the current coronavirus restrictions and urge them to go home.
"However, at approximately 5pm the crowd began marching through the city centre.
"At around 6.30pm a significant number of protestors congregated on Lewins Mead, in front of a police cordon.
"Officers were instructed to use protective clothing after ammonia was smelt in the crowd.
"Shortly after 10pm officers moved to disperse people as items, including eggs and glass bottles, began to be thrown at them and attempts were made to pull their shields.
"Specialist resources including dogs, horses and the police helicopter were used in the policing operation which concluded at approximately 1am.
"A total of 10 people of were arrested. One has since been issued a fixed penalty notice while the other nine remain in police custody."