Fifteen persons were arrested in Britain’s Leicester on Sunday after an unrest between Hindus and Muslims in the city on September 17.
“Dispersal and stop and search powers were used to restore calm,” the police said in a statement. “They all remain in police custody.”
An update on our response to the disorder in areas of East Leicester.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our work to reduce tensions and bring people to justice. pic.twitter.com/8m35WQb6J0
— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) September 18, 2022
Tension rose in the British city after an India and Pakistan cricket match on August 28. So far, 27 persons have been arrested after a “series of disturbances”, the police said.
A flare-up was also reported on Saturday between Hindus and Muslims after an unauthorised protest march was held in the city.
Videos shared on social media showed the police attempting to hold back two crowds as glass bottles were thrown. Some people were also seen carrying sticks and batons.
On Sunday, the Leicestershire Police said that they received information about a gathering of young men in the city’s North Evington area.
“Officers spoke to them and took steps, including putting in place a temporary police cordon, to minimise harm and disturbance to communities,” the police said.
The impact of the unrest on the local community was unacceptable, they…
