Police accused of gathering intelligence and intimidating protesters after film shows officers visiting campaigner's homeA new police tactic to manage demonstrations has been criticised after officers were accused of abusing it to gather intelligence and intimidate protesters.Police chiefs say they have been attempting to build bridges to groups of protesters through the strategy, which designates specific officers to liaise with protest groups in what they say is an "honest, two-way dialogue".Police chiefs argue that the strategy enables demonstrations to ... (more)

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