‘Freedom Ride’ protesters making their voices heard over cuts to train travel passes were broken up by police and two men, thought to be pensioners, were handcuffed and detained by police.

British Transport Police confirmed the arrests.

One person was arrested at about 1.10pm on suspicion of travel fraud

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A second man was arrested at 1.15pm on suspicion of obstructing police.