30 Sep 2023 | 08:23 AM UTC
UK: Activists to stage protest in Wrexham, Wales, over fire service cuts Sept. 30
Activists to stage protest in Wrexham, Wales, UK, over fire service cuts Sept. 30. Localized transport and business disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest in central Wrexham Sept. 30 against proposed cuts to the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Participants will gather at Queen’s Square at 12:00. Firefighters from across North Wales will reportedly join the rally.
Authorities will likely deploy security personnel near the protest site. The demonstration is likely to prompt localized transport disruptions in central Wrexham. Violence is unlikely.
Wrexham is approximately 27 km (16 miles) northwest of Stoke on Trent.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near the affected area. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities.
