Twenty policemen were injured after a rally in Bristol in southwest England against a government bill that would increase police powers to deal with protests turned violent on Sunday. During the “Kill the Bill” rally, a police station was also attacked and at least two police vehicles were set on fire.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel described the events as “unacceptable”. “Thuggery and disorder by a minority will never be tolerated. Our police officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect us all,” the minister said. The local Avon and Somerset Police said the peaceful protest was turned into a violent disorder by a small minority of demonstrators.