An investigation has been launched after a protest erupted into violence outside the Chinese Consulate in Manchester on Sunday afternoon (October 16). Police were called to the incident, which involved pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters, outside the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Rusholme.
Video footage shared widely across social media appears to show a scuffle erupt, as police officers swarmed the area trying to diffuse the situation. There has been widespread upset after the clip was shared, which also appeared to show one of the Hong Kong protesters dragged beyond the gates to the consulate grounds and assaulted, with banners and placards also vandalised.
Greater Manchester Police have said an investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances. A police patrol also remains in place in the area following the incident and to reassure the local community.
