Derbyshire Police issue statement around planned protests (Wednesday 7th August)

Derbyshire Constabulary has issued a statement in response to information circulating online about planned protests on Wednesday 7th August.

It said: "Since the incidents that were seen elsewhere in the country, we have put in place a full operational and resourcing plan which is being led by our Assistant Chief Constable Michelle Shooter.

We are continuing to communicate with our local communities and ensure that we understand their concerns – and they understand the policing ability to keep them safe.

We will continue to monitor the information about any events planned in the county and review our policing plans in line with any new information."