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An operation has concluded following planned protest in Carlisle this afternoon (15 Nov)
The operation resulted in one arrest at 9:30am ahead of the protest.
A 52-year-old man from Carlisle on suspicion of
- Displaying threatening written material intent to stir hatred
- Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Possession of a class B – Cannabis.
He remains in police custody.
Chief Superintendent Andy Wilkinson from Cumberland BCU said “We would like to thank the organisers of both protest groups for working with our officers in advance of today's planned protests.
“Our priority is always to ensure the safety of our communities, balancing the right to protest and prevent crime, disorder and disruption.”