Police hail their BNP operation a success
Published Date:
20 August 2008
Police have hailed their operation at the British National Party's annual Red, White and Blue festival a success despite arresting 33 people who attempted to disrupt the event and protest against it taking place.
Acting Chief Constable Peter Goodman, who was in charge of the policing operation, said: "A small number of people who were not part of the main group seemed intent on causing problems.
"Officers responded quickly and effectively to minimise inconvenience to local people and those attending the event.
"I acknowledge there were delays for road users travelling between Codnor and Loscoe but the illegal actions of the protesters who blocked the road made those delays inevitable.
"I think our actions today have shown that we will not tolerate disorder of any kind in Derbyshire.
"We will be continuing our enquiries to identify and trace those people who committed offences but were not arrested today."
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Last Updated:
20 August 2008 1:18 PM
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