Hundreds have assembled in response to reports of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland being held
Police have moved into position at Belfast City Centre as hundreds have assembled for an anti-racism protest in response to reports of a planned anti-immigration demonstration.
Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones said: “This will undoubtedly be a very busy weekend for policing across Northern Ireland. "We will be there to ensure the safety of participants and to facilitate the lawful exercise of freedom of expression. We urge those attending to engage with us."Knock-on delays may be experienced throughout the city centre as a result. Information on protest and civil disobedience can be foundQueen’s University has closed its campus and a number of businesses have closed their offices as a precaution following violent scenes at an anti-immigration protest last Saturday.
The United Against Racism group has said it's now been given assurances by "organisations working within the Waterside" that the protest will not take place.Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones continued: “Ten officers have been injured since Saturday. This is not acceptable. No one should have to face violence for doing their job of protecting our communities.
“We will use all lawful means and tactics at our disposal to gather evidence and arrest those involved in criminality. From today, officers may have additional powers to stop and search or require the removal of face coverings. Our officers have all the appropriate powers to tackle the disorder and criminality that we have seen over the last week.
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