Protestors are being informed that unlawful or dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated during planned demonstrations this weekend.<\/p>\n
Police are aware that a group is planning a protest on land and water at Newcastle in the lead up to and on Sunday 8 May 2016.<\/p>\n
Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command and the Marine Area Command have been liaising with relevant agencies about the protest.<\/p>\n
Newcastle Local Area Commander Superintendent John Gralton said police have received formal notification of the group’s intent to hold the protest.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have commenced planning a police operation to ensure the demonstration is carried out lawfully and peacefully.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice will be focussed on working to minimise the impact of any possible demonstration on the wider community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognise and support the rights of individuals and groups to exercise their rights of free speech and peaceful assembly in a safe environment. We also have to ensure members of the public can go about their normal everyday activities without unnecessary impact,\u201d Supt Gralton said.<\/p>\n
Supt Gralton added that police will not tolerate unlawful behaviour or any action that risks the safety of others.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis includes protestors who endanger their own safety. Anyone who breaks the law will be dealt with accordingly,\u201d Supt Gralton said.<\/p>\n
The police operation will include officers from the Newcastle Local Area Command, Marine Area Command, Operations Support Group, Airwing and Police Rescue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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