11 officers have been taken to hospital following the violent scenes on St Luke's Road in Southport
22 police officers were injured and a major incident has been declared following violent scenes during a protest in Southport . Police said they were dealing with a disturbance which took place during a protest on St Luke's Road on Tuesday. Bricks taken from garden walls were used to attack officers and cars belonging to members of the public were set on fire. Eight police officers sustained serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, a suspected broken nose and concussion.
Photos and video seen by the ECHO showed crowds gathered around police riot vans on St Luke’s Road. A police van was also seen up in flames. Merseyside Police said as a result of the disorder, a 24-hour Section 60 Order has been introduced in the area, running from 19.54pm on . Extra officers will remain in the area to provide a visible presence to reassure communities.
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