Greater Manchester Police releases statement after protestors clash outside Fallowfield hotel
A combined estimate of 250 anti and pro-immigration protestors attended on Sunday afternoon
Greater Manchester police has released a statement following a protest outside the Manchester South Hotel in Fallowfield on August 31st.
The pro and anti-immigration protestors met outside the hotel on Wilmslow Road on Sunday afternoon, which is believed to be housing asylum seekers.
There was a heavy police presence at the scene, including tactical aid units.
At the height of the protest, it was reported that there were around 50 anti-migrant protestors and approximately 300 counter protestors.
Police where seen to intervene when protestors came together from either side of Wilmslow Road towards each other.
Groups have crossed the road towards one another with police forced to draft in. A small pocked of violence with people being pushed back on both sides @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/SZsLmQpgKw
— James Holt – M.E.N (@jameshjourno) August 31, 2025
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that no arrests were made at the Fallowfield protest.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We respect and facilitate the right to lawful protest. As ever, appropriate plans have been put in place with the organisers and local partners to minimise disruption for those who live and work in the area.”
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