This is why police were in Leeds city centre today

Police cars and vans could be seen on The Headrow this afternoon.
Police vans on the Headrow on Saturday.Police vans on the Headrow on Saturday.
Police vans on the Headrow on Saturday.

They were parked between Sports Direct and TKMaxx - just above Briggate.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed that they were there to facilitate a protest.

Police vans on the Headrow on Saturday.Police vans on the Headrow on Saturday.
Police vans on the Headrow on Saturday.

It has since been stood down.

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A police spokesperson said that the protest passed peacefully with no incidents.