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GMP defend response to 'Kill the Bill' protest which saw 18 arrested after coming under fire for being 'heavy handed'

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Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Greater Manchester Police have defended their response to a protest against new government legislation which saw 18 people arrested.

The force were criticised by some as being 'heavy handed' as tactical aid officers moved in on a small group of protesters who were blocking the tram tracks at St Peter's Square.

A 'Kill the Bill' rally, protesting against the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill had taken place earlier in the afternoon on Saturday.

Footage shows the moment a line of tactical aid officers walked towards, then through the group of demonstrators who were sat on the tram tracks.

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