Police were called to the Leamington Spa gurdwara after it was said to have been stormed by a group of masked men armed with knives gmbperry / PASikh community leaders have hit out at police over their handling of a peaceful demonstration after more than 50 protesters were arrested at a temple. The Sikh Federation UK has urged Warwickshire police to apologise for what it deems a “disproportionate” response after a group carrying blades and wearing masks forced their way into the gurdwara (temple) in Leamington Spa yesterday. Officers detained 55 men on suspicion of aggravated trespass after being called at about 6.45am on Sunday. This was a small group of young protesters who justifiably objected to an interfaith marriage that was to be carried out as a Sikh religious ceremonyDozens of weapons, mostly Sikh ceremonial kirpans (daggers), were seized after an eight-hour stand-off. Residents said the temple had been forced to…

Source: The Times September 12, 2016 10:52 UTC