The Government's handling of the fall-out following violence during a protest outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester has been a 'complete mess', MPs were told today as an urgent question was tabled in the House of Commons. Britain has also warned that 'diplomatic consequences will follow' if China does not waive immunity for any officials charged with assault.
Greater Manchester Police said on Wednesday its 'complex and sensitive' investigation was ongoing, but warned it 'will take time', with no arrests made as yet. The inquiry was launched after 'a small group of men came out of the building and a man was dragged into the consulate grounds and assaulted', GMP said.
The protestor - Bob Chan - said at a press conference organised by MPs he was 'shocked' the incident took place on British soil and denied claims that he tried to enter the grounds of the consulate on Denison Road in Rusholme on Sunday.
