13-04-2025
Large police presence at Bristol transgender-related protests
A large group of police officers gathered in a city centre to keep two opposing groups apart during Let Woman Speak rally on College Green, Bristol, saw about 100 supporters come together to listen to speeches about issues affecting women. This was followed by about 150 people joining a counter-protest called Protect Our Queer Streets, to support the transgender Kellie-Jay Keen, who is known for her opposition to some transgender rights, was one of the speakers at the rally. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said their presence in the city centre was to maintain peace between the groups with opposing ideologies.
Some protestors were seen wearing face coverings, carrying placards and Let Women Speak group based themselves near the Marriott Hotel and the Protect Our Queer Streets group stood on the green.A line of police officers then created a human wall between the two groups."The aim of the police presence is to balance the rights of all protestors with those of the wider community and enable peaceful protest," a police spokesperson added.
