aug 7, 2024 - 2024 Riots; Bristol

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Thousands of people gathered in Old Market in Bristol to counter a rumoured anti-immigration rally.

People began assembling in the late afternoon and by 19.00 BST the road was closed by huge crowds holding up anti-racism placards and chanting.

Hundreds of police officers were deployed in the city and Avon and Somerset Police said it had been given enhanced stop and search powers under Section 60 and Section 60AA of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act.

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