Police defend protest response

Police yesterday announced a zero-tolerance policy towards unlawful marches, after ranks fired rubber bullets at protestors who were ordered to disperse after they failed to get permission to march in the city.

“…No unlawful march, procession or meeting will be tolerated and [the police] will deal firmly with any person or persons wishing to breach the peace and disobey the laws,” police said in a statement, hours after the incident.

In a bid to clarify the actions