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Update: Demonstration in Centenary Square Bradford

Monday, 29 March 2021 18:26

Four people have today been charged after a demonstration in Bradford on Saturday (27 March)

Four men aged between 35 and 45 were charged with Covid offences

  • 35 year old man from Keighley is charged with holding a gathering of more than 30 persons in a public outdoor area in a Tier 4 area.
  • 41 year old man from Wetherby is charged with participating in a gathering of more than two people in a public outdoor area in a Tier 4 area
  • 45 year old man from Bradford is charged with participating in a gathering of more than two people in a public outdoor area in a Tier 4 area, and;
  • A 39 year old man from Bradford is charged with participating in a gathering of more than two people in a public outdoor area in a Tier 4 area.

They’ll all appear at Bradford Magistrates court  on 11 June 2021.

Out of the other people arrested:

  • A man arrested on suspicion of a Public Order offence has been released under investigation.
  • A woman arrested on suspicion of Affray and Assault on emergency worker has been released under investigation
  • A man arrested on suspicion of assault on an emergency worker has been released under investigation.
  • A man arrested on suspicion of affray and assault on emergency worker will receive no further action.
  • A man arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker has been given a conditional caution.
  • A man and woman were given fixed penalty notices for participating in a gathering of more than two people in a public outdoor place outside the area.
  • A man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder has been bailed pending further enquiries.
  • A man arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker has been bailed pending further enquiries
  • A man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and obstructing a PC has been bailed pending further enquiries.
  • A man who was arrested with assaulting an emergency worker has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Three people arrested for failing to provide details were issued with COVID fines.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Farrell of Bradford District Police, said:

“Our investigation doesn’t end with what happened on Saturday – as a Senior Investigating Officer I am leading an investigation and reviewing the evidence obtained during the demonstration.

“On the day a number of people were arrested, and police officers were injured as they helped to keep the people of Bradford safe. Thankfully none of those officers were seriously injured.

“It is important to remember that we remain in the middle of a deadly pandemic and although some of the national restrictions have been relaxed today, public safety is and always will be, our top priority.”

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