Fifteen people were arrested following "violent and despicable" protests that saw lit fireworks thrown at police officers and a Matrix van set on fire.
Merseyside Police today confirmed the total number of arrests so far following violent disorder outside the Suites Hotel in Kirkby. Officers were originally on Ribblers Lane to facilitate a peaceful protest and counter protest at around 6.30pm yesterday, Friday, February 10.
But the event descended into chaos when some at the scene allegedly targeted police officers with lit fireworks outside the Knowsley hotel. A Matrix police van was also attacked by offenders, with videos seen by the ECHO showing people smashing it with hammers before setting it on fire.
