Thousands turn out for protest against Trump
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Sussex Police estimated that around 2,000 people turned up to the protest which started at 6pm, and saw a range of speakers in Bartholomew Square.
These included politicians, charity workers and local Muslims, who took a stand against the new US President’s policy to restrict Muslims from seven countries from travelling to the USA.
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Hide AdThe hour-long rally was followed by a march through the city, along North Road to the railway station.
Superintendent Lawrence Hobbs said: “We have been talking to the organisers and have officers there to help facilitate a peaceful protest, whilst trying to minimise any inconvenience to the community. We did have to close North Road to allow those who wanted to march to move through the city and this did cause some disruption to motorists and buses.
“The march has been mainly peaceful and there has been no arrests. We would like to thank everyone for their patience.”
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