Police thanks after peaceful child abuse demo

POLICE thanked the community following a peaceful demonstration in Rotherham town centre on Saturday (20).

Extra officers were on duty as British Muslim Youth and other organisations protested outside the town hall following the child sex abuse scandal.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Officers overseeing the policing of today’s event would like to thank the public and those taking part for their co-operation.

“The demonstration passed peacefully and without any disruption. No arrests were made.”

 

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