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Smoke Device Set Off During Brighton Protest

An investigation has begun after what police describe as a smoke bomb was set off during a protest in Brighton on Monday (Aug 30).

 

Demonstrators gathered outside the new Covid-19 vaccination centre, formerly TopShop in Churchill Square just after 9.30am.

Around 80 people gathered on the private land there, while police officers and PCSOs attempted to keep the protest peaceful.

The device was set off just after 1.30pm, whereby the NHS decided to close the vaccination centre early.

The protest then moved to public land at the nearby Russell Place, finally dispersing just before 6pm. 

No arrests were made.
 
Chief Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw said:

"We recognise the public's right to protest and our officers will work with organisers to ensure the safety of demonstrators and the general public, as well as to minimise disruption.
 
"Enquiries are currently ongoing into Monday's demonstration, particularly around the circumstances that led to what is believed to be a smoke bomb being set off. No arrests were made.
 
"We would encourage anybody who has any information which could help with the investigation to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 048 of 30/08."

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