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Seven police officers were injured when violence flared at a gathering in Bristol to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher.Seven police officers were injured when violence flared at a gathering in Bristol to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher.
Police were called to Chelsea Road, Easton, shortly after midnight where about 200 people had gathered.Police were called to Chelsea Road, Easton, shortly after midnight where about 200 people had gathered.
Protests were also held in Brixton in south London by people who said they were celebrating the death.Protests were also held in Brixton in south London by people who said they were celebrating the death.
Stephen Williams, the Liberal Democrat MP whose constituency covers Easton, condemned the gathering.Stephen Williams, the Liberal Democrat MP whose constituency covers Easton, condemned the gathering.
"I do think it's entirely distasteful for any group to organise a celebration for the death of another human being," he said."I do think it's entirely distasteful for any group to organise a celebration for the death of another human being," he said.
"Margaret Thatcher was a very divisive figure in politics but nonetheless to organise some celebration for someone who was a mother and grandmother is not appropriate."Margaret Thatcher was a very divisive figure in politics but nonetheless to organise some celebration for someone who was a mother and grandmother is not appropriate.
"The best way to deal with her legacy is by democratic discussion not by holding a completely inappropriate celebration of her death at a very old age.""The best way to deal with her legacy is by democratic discussion not by holding a completely inappropriate celebration of her death at a very old age."
Bristol's independent Mayor George Ferguson said the gathering was in "thoroughly bad taste".
"There are strong feelings about Margaret Thatcher but I think it's in very bad taste to be dancing on her grave and it's a shame this should have happened in Bristol," he added.
"People should separate their political feelings from the dignity you should give to someone who was one of the most, if not the most, radical premiers of the last century.
Local Labour and Conservative politicians have yet to comment.Local Labour and Conservative politicians have yet to comment.
'Led to hostilities''Led to hostilities'
The gathering of about 150 people in Brixton - the scene of fierce riots in 1981 - attracted a heavy police presence and led to small scale acts of vandalism and graffiti.The gathering of about 150 people in Brixton - the scene of fierce riots in 1981 - attracted a heavy police presence and led to small scale acts of vandalism and graffiti.
Some scaled the nearby Ritzy Cinema and displayed banners. There were no arrests and no serious injuries, police said.Some scaled the nearby Ritzy Cinema and displayed banners. There were no arrests and no serious injuries, police said.
In Bristol, the demo was advertised on social media websites where people were invited to converge upon Chelsea Road between the two pubs - The Chelsea and The Plough.In Bristol, the demo was advertised on social media websites where people were invited to converge upon Chelsea Road between the two pubs - The Chelsea and The Plough.
A resident who watched events unfold through his window said the party started at 20:00 BST.A resident who watched events unfold through his window said the party started at 20:00 BST.
Two hours later about 200 people had gathered and sound systems had been set up.Two hours later about 200 people had gathered and sound systems had been set up.
He said he saw police officers trying to negotiate with some of the party-goers but they were "getting jostled and they retreated pretty quickly".He said he saw police officers trying to negotiate with some of the party-goers but they were "getting jostled and they retreated pretty quickly".
A police spokesman said the protesters refused to leave peacefully and bottles and cans were thrown at officers.A police spokesman said the protesters refused to leave peacefully and bottles and cans were thrown at officers.
The force said one person was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.The force said one person was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
Ch Insp Mark Jackson, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: "It seemed to be a street party which people had pulled together in relation to the death of Baroness Thatcher.Ch Insp Mark Jackson, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: "It seemed to be a street party which people had pulled together in relation to the death of Baroness Thatcher.
"It occurred during the evening and was just a normal peaceful party but at about half past ten it expanded somewhat and there were 150 to 200 people gathered in the street."It occurred during the evening and was just a normal peaceful party but at about half past ten it expanded somewhat and there were 150 to 200 people gathered in the street.
'Pelted with bottles''Pelted with bottles'
"They had set fire to bins and had loud music playing and were being generally quite unruly."They had set fire to bins and had loud music playing and were being generally quite unruly.
"As you can imagine, the residents were quite upset by this and wanted something done about it."As you can imagine, the residents were quite upset by this and wanted something done about it.
"They were asked by officers to end the party and turn the music off but that unfortunately just led to hostilities and officers were pelted with bottles and cans."They were asked by officers to end the party and turn the music off but that unfortunately just led to hostilities and officers were pelted with bottles and cans.
"So far it appears seven officers were injured.""So far it appears seven officers were injured."
One of the officers, who was being treated in hospital, has now been discharged.One of the officers, who was being treated in hospital, has now been discharged.
Police are conducting house-to-house inquiries.Police are conducting house-to-house inquiries.
The force's new Chief Constable Nick Gargan tweeted: "Huge admiration for the officers who dealt so well with a violent crowd in Bristol last night. Some injuries, but thankfully nothing serious."The force's new Chief Constable Nick Gargan tweeted: "Huge admiration for the officers who dealt so well with a violent crowd in Bristol last night. Some injuries, but thankfully nothing serious."
Lady Thatcher, Britain's first female premier, was Conservative prime minister from 1979 to 1990 and won three successive general elections.Lady Thatcher, Britain's first female premier, was Conservative prime minister from 1979 to 1990 and won three successive general elections.
She died after suffering a stroke while staying at the Ritz hotel in central London.She died after suffering a stroke while staying at the Ritz hotel in central London.
Her funeral is to be held on 17 April, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.Her funeral is to be held on 17 April, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.