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An anti-fox hunting protester has been arrested as the prime minister’s car arrived in Wrexham ahead of the launch of the Conservative manifesto.

The man, who told reporters his name was Connor, waved a black flag and yelled “this is a fascist state, Theresa May’s police state”. He was then dragged to the ground by police as May’s motorcade swept past.

Blowing a horn, he attempted to move towards the car before he was tackled and pulled away, surrounded by hoards of photographers and journalists.

Two other protesters followed to demand to know the reason why he had been arrested. “This is a peaceful protest, you’ve no right to arrest him,” said one, who told the Guardian his name was Cookie.

“We see foxes killed every day, the ban isn’t enforced, every day just down the road, she doesn’t care about wildlife,” another protester said.