Three arrested following Bromborough protest

We have arrested three people following a small protest in Bromborough this morning, Wednesday 2 October.
 
At around 6.05am, we were called to a premises on Tebay Road to reports of three people climbing onto the roof and causing damage.
 
Officers entered the building and detained two people who had gained access inside via the roof. 

The third protestor was detained after coming off the roof with a ladder, assisted by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, while two were also arrested on suspicion of burglary. All three have been taken into custody to be interviewed.

Chief Inspector Chris Barnes said: “Merseyside Police respects the right to protest and expression of views, but any action that involves private property being broken into and damaged will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.

“Thankfully, with the assistance of emergency services colleagues, this incident came to a safe conclusion despite protestors putting themselves at serious risk of personal harm.”