Three teenagers were arrested in a city centre sparking an angry crowd accusing police of being 'bully boys'.

A video emerged of an angry crowd of people confronting officers in Queens Square, Liverpool.

Merseyside Police were accused of giving the three children, including a girl, rough treatment.

Melissa Inman, who made the video public, told the Liverpool Echo : 'I witnessed police officers attack young kids, ragging them on the floor into the van.

'One kid's face was that red we thought he was going to pass out by how tight he was cuffed and how hard he was handled. It was disgusting!

'I am shocked at how the police handled this situation.'

The two boys and girl were arrested on suspicion of assault, drug possession and disorderly and threatening behaviour.

One person protesting against the police's actions shouted 'bully boys' at them.

A spokesman said: 'Merseyside Police can confirm that three people have been arrested after reports of anti-social behaviour in Queens Square, Liverpool city centre.

'Officers attended the location at about 3.10pm.

Merseyside Police were accused of giving the three children, including a girl, rough treatment

A video emerged of an angry crowd of people confronting officers in Queens Square, Liverpool

'A 13 year-old male was arrested for threatening behaviour and assault, a 15 year-old female was arrested for assaulting a police officer and possession of a controlled drug and a 17 year-old male was also arrested for disorderly behaviour.

'They have been taken to a police station where they will be questioned by officers.'