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May 3, 2010 in EDL News Tags: break-in, dudley, dudley mosque, edl, english defence league, mosque, police, press, press statement, siege, statement, takeover
From Dudley police:
UPDATED STATEMENT ABOUT THE EDL PROTEST IN DUDLEY TOWN CENTRE
3 May 2010 – Updated: 3 May 2010
This is an update on the ongoing situation in Dudley town centre:
Hall Street remains closed between Trindle Road and Dixons Green while an ongoing protest takes place by a small number of EDL members on the roof of a disused building.
The area has been cordoned off by police and the situation is being monitored, with negotiations ongoing with the protestors.
Chief Inspector Matt Markham from West Midlands Police said: “We have always facilitated peaceful protests by members of the EDL and other organisations, but we do not welcome this kind of protest.”
He added: “Our priorities are to minimise any disruption to the local community in Dudley and to prevent any further incidents of disorder from occurring.”
“Our message to anyone thinking of turning up with the intention of causing disorder is not to, as we have police resources available and any such activity will be dealt with swiftly and robustly.”
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