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More than 1,000 people were rallying in Bristol, but tensions rose at 10pm on Friday as officers called for the crowd to disperse.
Bricks, glass bottles and eggs have been thrown at officers during a third “Kill The Bill” demonstration in Bristol – with the police saying that protesters shone lasers in their faces.
Fireworks were also launched at Avon and Somerset Police’s mounted division, with one force covered in paint.
More than 1,000 people were rallying in the city centre, but tensions rose at 10pm last night as officers wearing helmets and holding shields began calling for the crowd to disperse.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the violence in a tweet on Saturday morning.
“Last night saw disgraceful attacks against police officers in Bristol,” he wrote. “Our officers should not have to face having bricks, bottles and fireworks being thrown at them by a mob intent on violence and causing damage to property. The police and the city have my full support.”
Ten arrests have been made – and three of those held had also been detained in connection with the violent disorder seen last Sunday.
