In pictures: Hundreds gather for drugs rally in Leeds
Hundreds of people are taking part in a pro-cannabis protest in Leeds after council bosses failed with a legal bid to stop the event going ahead.
The council’s application for the injunction was turned down at a hearing at Leeds County Court on Wednesday.
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Documents submitted to the court on behalf of the council said many people would go to the event intending to “engage in the consumption and supply of controlled drugs”.
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Hide AdCouncil officers said a similar demo held on Woodhouse Moor last year attracted around 2,000 protesters.
The rally is one of a number of Cannabis 420 legalisation events taking place around the world today. (April 19)
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