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(42,239 posts)to those who took part the "street parties" which were organised on Facebook here in the UK. Today's pics in our media confirm that to be so.
Over here sheep come to mind.
Police officers were injured and arrests were made as protesters held street parties in cities around Britain celebrating the death of Margaret Thatcher.
One officer was taken to hospital and five others were injured in clashes in Bristol after a street party turned violent. A man was arrested after revellers refused to leave the street party, and threw cans and bottles at police, according to Avon and Somerset police. A police vehicle was damaged and an officer remains in hospital. His injuries are not thought to be serious.
Police said the group "refused requests to peacefully disperse", leading to the use of shields and batons by officers. A spokeswoman said police received a number of calls from residents about the party.
She said party-goers were "throwing stuff around and starting fires" before police arrived.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/apr/09/police-arrests-thatcher-death-parties