Sheffield anti-mask protest leader arrested as police fight to revive collapsed man

Piers Corbyn - the brother of former labour leader Jeremy Corbyn - was arrested on Fargate this afternoon after speaking at an anti-mask protest.
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During unbelievable scenes which were captured on video Mr Corbyn - who made a speech earlier in the afternoon over Government lockdown restrictions - was shown being led away on Fargate by police as angry protesters shouted ‘shame on you’ at officers.

However, shortly after the arrest, police could be seen battling to resuscitate an onlooker who fell during the chaotic incident.

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Moments before the video showed the man sitting down as another approached to check he was Ok.

Chaotic scenes on Fargate moments before Mr Corbyn's arrestChaotic scenes on Fargate moments before Mr Corbyn's arrest
Chaotic scenes on Fargate moments before Mr Corbyn's arrest
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The shattering footage shows officers giving CPR for nearly four minutes before paramedics arrive.

It is understood the man was brought around by paramedics - who took him to hospital.

An eye witness said: “Police were still 100 per cent professional and sheltered the man while working on him.

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“The police officers were tirelessly trying to save the man’s life until and ambulance arrived and luckily revived him.”

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