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In photos: Kill The Bill riot
The Kill the Bill protest took place in response to the government’s proposed Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill.
The bill, which opponents claim ministers are rushing through parliament, would change how protests are policed and would make certain aspects of the Coronavirus Act permanent.
Hundreds of people gathered on College Green on Sunday, March 21 and were initially led on their way for the protest march. As the march came to an end some protesters made their way back to Bridewell Police Station which they had made their way past earlier in the day.
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Scuffles seen broke out soon after 6pm as protesters pushed against police riot shields, with some officers hitting back with their batons.
Bristol24/7 has collected some of the photos taken at the riot, which lasted from early into evening, long into the night:
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The Kill The Bill protest near Bridewell Police Station. Photo: Phil Riley
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Police vehicles were damaged in the riot. Photo: Phil Riley
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Police with riot shields. Photo: Anya Agulova @ascendphotographicinsta
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Police lined the streets. Photo: Anya Agulova @ascendphotographicinsta
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Main photo: Anya Agulova @ascendphotographicinsta
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