A man has been named and charged after he failed to ‘remove a face mask’ at protests in Plymouth over the weekend.
Police implemented a section 60AA order, meaning it was unlawful to wear any item to conceal your identity at the demonstrations.
Charles Thomas, aged 30, of Apsley Road, Plymouth, has been charged with failing to remove a face mask under Section 60AA.
Thomas has been released on bail to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on 6 January.
Another person was arrested at the protests on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police told Plymouth Plus:
"Our officers enabled two protests in Plymouth on Saturday 6 December. Prior to the event, officers liaised with organisers, local partners and businesses to ensure people could exercise their right to protest peacefully while minimising the impact on others.
"Officers utilised a range of available powers to ensure the protests were peaceful and that any activity did not put protestors, the public or officers at risk.
"Throughout the day officers detained and engaged with a number of individuals. Officers made two arrests in relation to the protest – one person has been charged and on released under investigation."
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