Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protest on Sunday outside Labour conference

Merseyside force says 82 people arrested and another 79 reported for summons during demonstration

More than 160 people were arrested or reported for summons at a pro-Palestine demonstration outside the Labour party conference on Sunday, police have said.

Officers arrested 82 people on suspicion of wearing or carrying an article supporting a proscribed organisation, according to the Merseyside force. They were taken into police custody before being released on bail. A further 79 people were reported for summons.