Four arrests made after officers assaulted during Bristol protests
Supporters of an anti-immigration group - and counter demonstrators - gathered outside a hotel in the Redcliffe area of the city
Four people have been arrested after police officers were assaulted during protests outside a hotel in Bristol housing migrants.
Supporters of an anti-immigration group called the "Bristol Patriots" arrived outside the Mercure Hotel in Redcliffe - where hundreds of counter-protesters were already present.
One police officer has been taken to hospital with injuries they received while on duty.
A fifth person was arrested for refusing to provide their details.
Chief Inspector Keith Smith from Avon and Somerset Police said:
"It is disappointing a group within the counter-protest has seemingly been intent on causing disorder.
"We've made several arrests and ordered a number of counter-protesters to leave central Bristol.
"I want to thank the officers who have worked tirelessly today to enable both protests to be kept separate, but it is totally unacceptable that officers have been assaulted.
"Criminal investigations will be carried out into each incident as we seek to bring those responsible to justice.
"One officer has been taken to hospital for injuries they sustained while on duty. We await a further update regarding the level of injury.
"We will ensure the welfare of assaulted officers is prioritised too."