Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Trafford Centre
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Trafford Centredemanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Crowds of demonstrators flooded the shopping destination waving flags and clutching banners.
Stores including Zara and Marks & Spencer were closed, with staffing putting the front shutters down on Saturday (December 30).
A spokesperson for the Trafford Centre said: "There was a small demonstration targeting several retailers within our centre, which was managed peacefully by the relevant authorities and centre security teams. "We are working closely with our brand partners to ensure the safety of our visitors and those who work at the centre." READ MORE: Man fighting for life after car flips in M60 smash READ MORE: The 46 Greater Manchester restaurants, bars and cafes that have closed their doors in 2023 One protestor, who did not give his name, told the M.E.N that Zara was targeted in response to an advertisement by the retailer which the company pulled after receiving complaints it contained pictures resembling images from the Israel-Hamas war.
The Jacket campaign contained a series of images in which the model was pictured against a background of cracked stones, damaged statues and broken plasterboard.
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