NEWS | Police vans set on fire in Bristol as protest turns into violence - Herefordshire’s Independent Source of News & Information

A protest in Bristol has turned violent this evening with several police vans and cars being set on fire by protesters in one part of the city.

Graffiti has been sprayed on Bridewell Police Station and several police vans have been set on fire. Police have had missiles, including fireworks thrown at them.

The violence has followed a ‘Kill the Bill’ protest in Bristol earlier today, demonstrating against the Government’s Police & Crime Bill.

Officers are continuing to deal with a smaller number of protestors in Bridewell St. They've had projectiles thrown at them, including a firework, & have been verbally abused. This is unacceptable behaviour & those responsible for offences will be identified & brought to justice.
— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) March 21, 2021