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Police defend response to masked march in Sheffield - BBC News

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South Yorkshire Police defend response to masked march in Sheffield

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South Yorkshire Police have defended their response to an unannounced early-morning march by masked anti-illegal immigration protesters in Sheffield, which led to criticism from local residents and councillors at a public meeting.

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  • Dozens of masked individuals dressed in black held banners and marched along Staniforth Road in Darnall from 05:30 BST on Sunday.
  • South Yorkshire Police stated they had no prior intelligence or awareness of the planned protest before receiving calls.
  • Local leaders, including Sheffield City Council leader Fran Belbin and former Lord Mayor Safiya Saeed, criticized the police response as poor and described the march as terrifying for residents.
  • Police confirmed the protest was organized by Patriot Platform, an anti-illegal immigration group founded by Daniel Thomas.
  • No arrests were made following the march, though police received a report of graffiti after the group dispersed.
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