Sunday 18 September 2022 05:50 PM JK Rowling condemns masked pro trans mob after violent clashes at 'Let Women ... trends now

Sunday 18 September 2022 05:50 PM JK Rowling condemns masked pro trans mob after violent clashes at 'Let Women ... trends now
Sunday 18 September 2022 05:50 PM JK Rowling condemns masked pro trans mob after violent clashes at 'Let Women ... trends now

Sunday 18 September 2022 05:50 PM JK Rowling condemns masked pro trans mob after violent clashes at 'Let Women ... trends now

JK Rowling has slammed pro-trans protesters for 'throwing smoke bombs' and 'howling abuse at lesbians' after police arrested two people over clashes at a 'Let Women Speak' event.

Kellie-Jay Keen, who founded women's rights group Standing For Women, was due to give a talk in Brighton today as part of her countrywide speaking tour.

Ms Keen, also known as Posie Parker, has frequently attracted the ire of pro-trans activists over her views on gender rights.

Her talk today was disrupted by protesters from the Reclaim Pride Brighton group, who vowed to 'bring flags and noisemakers' while advised to 'cover their faces'.

It led to a clash between pro-trans and women's rights supporters, with pictures showing police dragging two people away from the scene.

A line of police officers had to separate the rival groups, with many wearing black masks.

Ms Rowling, who has repeatedly come under fire for her public views on trans issues, today slammed the pro-trans group for the clashes.

She tweeted: 'I see the Be Kind brigade are once more hiding behind their black masks, throwing smoke bombs, screaming "scum" at women speaking up for their sex-based rights and howling abuse at lesbians for not doing d**k.'

Police made two arrests during the clashes after smoke bombs were let off in the crowds.

One person remains in custody on suspicion of assault and a second on suspicion of obstructing an officer. 

A protester wearing sunglasses and covering their face is carried away by two police officers in Brighton today

A protester wearing sunglasses and covering their face is carried away by two police officers in Brighton today

A second person is dragged away by police officers during the clash between rival groups in Brighton today

A second person is dragged away by police officers during the clash between rival groups in Brighton today

Demonstrators wave flags and hold placards during the event in Victoria Gardens earlier today

Demonstrators wave flags and hold placards during the event in Victoria Gardens earlier today 

Kellie-Jay Keen (pictured), who founded women's rights group Standing For Women, was due to give a talk in the Sussex town today as part of her Let Women Speak tour

Kellie-Jay Keen (pictured), who founded women's rights group Standing For Women, was due to give a talk in the Sussex town today as part of her Let Women Speak tour 

A mask-clad demonstrator speaks with a police officer at the rally in Brighton, which resulted in multiple arrests

A mask-clad demonstrator speaks with a police officer at the rally in Brighton, which resulted in multiple arrests

A protester is taken into a police van amid clashes between women's rights and pro-trans groups in Brighton today

A protester is taken into a police van amid

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