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30/01/2014
14 Arrested At Student Protest
Fourteen people have been arrested at a student protest at the University of Birmingham.
Police were called after violence broke out during the demonstration. The University said that staff were injured when smoke bombs and fireworks were thrown and doors were smashed open.
Those arrested were detained on suspicion of assaulting security guards, trespass and criminal damage.
The students were protesting rising tuition fees and low staff wages.
(MH/CD)
Police were called after violence broke out during the demonstration. The University said that staff were injured when smoke bombs and fireworks were thrown and doors were smashed open.
Those arrested were detained on suspicion of assaulting security guards, trespass and criminal damage.
The students were protesting rising tuition fees and low staff wages.
(MH/CD)
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