Transgender-related protesters divided by police in Belfast

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Transgender-related protesters divided by police in Belfast
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Police have been keeping two opposing groups apart at separate transgender-related protests in Belfast city centre.

Police have been keeping two opposing groups apart at separate transgender-related events in Belfast city centre.A Let Woman Speak rally was addressed by Kellie-Jay Keen who is known for her opposition to some transgender rights.

A counter-event by local LGBTQ+ groups and activists opposed to her views assembled nearby. A big police presence remained at the scene until both groups dispersed.Women's rights activist Kellie-Jay Keen pictured during a Let Women Speak rally in Belfast Around the same time, at Writers' Square in another part of the city, organisers held an event to show support for "transgender, non-binary and other gender creative people".

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