Police appeal
An activist group involved in protests at the Reform party conference said an individual captured in a widely circulated video of an attack is considering responding to a police appeal for her to come forward. The group said the woman was thinking about whether to approach officers after the force asked for witnesses to the incident.
The police appeal drew attention after footage from the conference circulated widely online, prompting calls for anyone with information to contact investigators. The activist group’s statement did not provide further details about the alleged attack or the identity of the individual, beyond saying she was weighing the request to engage with police.
Conference proceedings
Delegates at the conference appeared to continue their programme with minimal public acknowledgement of the disruptions that had overshadowed events the previous day. In his opening remarks, Anderson made no extensive reference to those incidents and concluded by saying: "Yesterday was great. Today is going to be absolutely brilliant."
Speakers and scheduling
Organisers moved on with the scheduled lineup after the brief disruption. Laila Cunningham was announced as the next speaker in the programme. The conference’s organisers and the activist group have not released additional information about any follow-up or further interactions with the police concerning the video.
Further developments
Police and conference organisers have not provided additional detail in public statements beyond the initial appeal and the activist group’s response. It remains unclear whether the individual seen in the footage will come forward or whether the force will receive new witness information as a result of the appeal.