Police Scotland has signalled a new hardline approach to enforcing coronavirus rules at an anti-lockdown protest outside Holyrood in which four activists were arrested.Officers, clad in PPE, heavily
Four arrested after lockdown protest outside Holyrood
Updated: 11/01/2021, 8:08 pm
Police faced off with protesters outside Holyrood (Jane Barlow/PA)
Four people have been arrested after protesters clashed with police as they demonstrated against coronavirus lockdown measures.
A small crowd gathered at Holyrood at around 12pm on Monday to take part in the Scotland Against Lockdown event.
Community liaison officers warned those who were in attendance that they would face a fine if they stay at the location, however many refused to leave.
Monday 11th Jan 2021Starting at Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh Peaceful Lawful Anti Lockdown Gathering 12pm ❤️
Two women were taken into the back of police vehicles after arguing with officers about their right to be outside the Scottish Parliament to protest.
Lockdown protesters clash with police at Holyrood
Updated: January 11 2021, 4.08pm
A protester is surrounded by police during a Scotland Against Lockdown protest outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Protesters have clashed with police as they tried to demonstrate against coronavirus measures.
A small crowd gathered at Holyrood at around 12pm on Monday to take part in the Scotland Against Lockdown event.
Community liaison officers warned those who were in attendance that they would face a fine if they stay at the location, however many refused to leave.
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