Bournemouth, Crime | Posted on August 8th, 2024 | return to news
No arrests in Bournemouth protest
Around 160 people gathered in the Landsdowne area as part of a protest on the evening of Wednesday 7 August.
Dorset Police have responded following the gathering of protesters in Bournemouth on Wednesday evening.
Speaking on Wednesday, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan, Gold Commander, said: “This evening we have facilitated safe and legal protest activity in Bournemouth involving around 160 people who gathered in the Lansdowne area.
“We are fully aware of the concern among our communities of the impact of potential disorder and we responded swiftly to reports to ensure disruption to residents, visitors and businesses was kept to a minimum.
“The vast majority of people behaved within the law and we would like to thank them for their conduct. There were no arrests, however one person was given a legal order to leave the area and not return within 12 hours.
“As we have shown this evening, and at demonstrations in Weymouth on Sunday, we are well trained to maintain public order and have specially trained officers and plans in place to deal with any outbreaks of disorder. Officers will always seek to de-escalate matters as quickly as possible and we will not hesitate to take necessary action against anyone who deliberately chooses to act outside the law.
“This evening officers from Dorset supported by colleagues from Devon and Cornwall, maintained public safety and engaged with those attending the area. I would like to thank them for their hard work and we will continue to work with our partners over the coming weeks to respond to protest activity and keep our communities safe.”
Cllr Millie Earl, leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, said: “The last week has seen widespread disorder across the UK following the tragic events in Southport with riots and violent protests taking place in numerous towns and cities.
“We understand that residents and businesses watching the national situation may be concerned.
“The safety of our communities remains the priority for BCP Council, and I would like to reassure residents that we are working closely with Dorset Police and other partners to monitor the situation and ensure we are prepared for any potential activity.
“We are working to reassure our residents, businesses, visitors and faith groups by providing advice and support.
“We are immensely proud of the diverse and vibrant communities that help make Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole such a special place and we are deeply committed to making sure that BCP remains a welcoming sanctuary for all those who call our three towns home.”
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