Police investigate altercation which left WECA Mayor "trapped and unsafe"
Mayor Helen Godwin describes feeling unsafe after confrontation
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an altercation involving the Mayor of the West of England, Helen Godwin, and a group of individuals on Redcliffe Street in Bristol.
The incident occurred on 23rd March at the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) offices.
According to police, they responded at approximately 10:30 am after receiving reports that Mayor Godwin was confronted by members of the public following a meeting.
Helen Godwin released a statement detailing the incident: "But today, as I tried to leave the room, a group of people ran after me - shouting. A man followed me into a lift and refused to leave, despite being asked repeatedly."
The Mayor expressed the distress caused by the confrontation, describing the situation as frightening. "People, particularly women, will understand just how scary this was. I felt trapped and unsafe. The police had to be called, and they are now investigating."
She further emphasized that "Aggression is not activism, and tactics like this designed to intimidate politicians have no place in our society."
Police inquiries are ongoing as they look into the details surrounding the incident.