By Police on hand to ensure safe environment ahead of protest
Ahead of the Black Lives Matter protest in Cleethorpes later today. Humberside Police have released a statment to ensure anyone attending, that they will be in a safe and peaceful enviroment.
After the recent protests in the UK, there has been concerns regarding social distancing, the spread of covid-19 and the removal of statues.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Noble said, “We have been working closely with the organisers of all protests taking place across the Humberside force area, to make sure it’s a safe environment for everyone. I want to thank them for their constructive approach.
“we recognise the rights of people to express their feelings and I echo the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) comment ‘We know people want to make their voices heard. The right to lawful protest is a key part of any democracy, which UK police uphold and facilitate.’
“At this current time Coronavirus remains a deadly disease and there are still restrictions in place to prevent its spread, and we ask that people work with officers at this challenging time to protect public health.
“We continue to work with our communities to engage, explain and encourage them to keep them safe and would remind people to observe social distancing to prevent any risk to themselves or others.
“There will be a policing presence during the protest in Cleethorpes tomorrow, to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for everyone attending.
“I am confident, having engaged with the event organisers, that people attending the events in our areas will protest peacefully, making their voices heard and feelings shown and our officers will support them.
“Clearly we will not tolerate anyone who uses these events as an opportunity to act violently or commit crime and if we receive reports of people behaving in this manner we will respond, taking action where necessary to protect the public and protect the right to peaceful protest.”
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