Two men and one woman were arrested following today’s demonstration in the city centre.
One man was arrested on suspicion of breaching Section 60AA of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, which allowed officers to require the removal of face coverings.
Another was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer while a woman was arrested on suspicion of breaching the peace. It is unknown if she was part of either group, police say.
A section 34 dispersal order will remain in place until 8pm tonight, allowing officers to direct people to leave the area.
Assistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson said:
We had extra officers on duty to support people’s right to protest peacefully while reducing the impact on the wider public.Thanks to the efforts of our officers on the ground and the planning done with our partners, hundreds of people from a range of groups were able to come together safely, with no significant issues reported.I hope the work of our officers and partners meant that the general public were able to enjoy their day in Manchester city centre without significant disruption, and I thank them for their cooperation and patience.