Policing operation in place in Carlisle ahead of protests
Conditions have been granted to ensure communities can go about their day safely
Officers have been planning a police operation ahead of planned protests in Carlisle on Saturday 13 September.
As a result, conditions under Section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986 have been authorised to minimise disruption in the city centre on Saturday.
Saturday also sees Carlisle United play at home increasing footfall in the city centre
The conditions have been granted to ensure communities can go about their day safely, whilst seeking to minimise disruption and prevent crime and disorder.
Similar to previous protests, police officers will also be in the area to provide reassurance and support to the local community.
Cumbria Police Superintendent Paddy O’Hara said: “Saturday is the busiest shopping day of the week and we expect the city to be busy. Due to ongoing regeneration works, there is currently limited capacity in the city centre. We ask individuals involved in the protests to act responsibly, consider the potential impact on the business community and those who need access to essential goods and services.
“Conditions have been placed on both planned assemblies to ensure the safety of those involved, balance the right to protest and ensure our communities can go about their day safely whilst seeking to minimise disruption and prevent crime and disorder. It is an offence to fail to comply with a condition issued under S14 Public Order Act 1986.
“Police continue to positively work with protest organisers who have committed to providing marshals to assist with the management with those who are seeking to gather and express their views.”