CAMPAIGNERS protested outside Astley Bridge Police Station over the handling of a terror suspect’s case.

About 40 people gathered outside the station in Crompton Way on Saturday.

Mohammed Hanif Umaraj Patel was arrested at his home in Astley Street, Halliwell, in February.

He is accused of being involved in two bomb attacks in India, in 1993, which killed an eight-year-old girl and seriously wounded 12 others.

After his arrest, Patel, aged 49, was remanded in custody while court officials decided whether he should be extradited to India.

At a High Court hearing earlier this month, Patel was granted bail on the condition he reports to Astley Bridge Police Station daily.

English Defence League (EDL) Bolton Division members organised the protest, and EDL member Paul Lancashire handed in a letter and petition to police requesting the Secretary of State for Justice, Ken Clarke MP, reconsider the decision to grant Patel bail.

Mr Lancashire said: “When defendants are accused of involvement in incidents of serious violence, they should be remanded in custody until their case has been dealt with.”

Supt John Lyons, of the Bolton Division, said: “We were well prepared for the submission of a petition in Bolton on Saturday and had contact with organisers.

“While the matter itself does not involve the force, the protest passed peacefully.” He added: “ We also met with local community stakeholders to provide reassurance, and we thank them for the support.”