Summary of complaint
We received complaints from some people who felt our reporter described this protest as a “pro-British march”, and found this offensive.
Our response
Both during our bulletin at 10PM and the early evening news, our reporter clearly attributed the term “pro-British march” making it plain this is how the protest in Bolton had been advertised by the organisers. We acknowledge there was one instance in live 91ȱ News coverage where this attribution was not included, but our reporter had already made it clear – just moments before – that this was the description of the organisers of the march. This important context has been omitted from some selective edits on social media.
We made clear the actions of the protesters in Bolton, the nature of the clashes between the protesters and counter-demonstrators, and the police response in handling this volatile situation. We also heard the views of the counter-demonstrators.
Throughout our coverage of the disorder taking place in towns and cities across the country we have detailed the violence and nature of unrest which has taken place in different areas and the impact on the police and local communities affected. We have reflected statements made by the prime minister and others across the political spectrum.