Bolton West MP Chris Green has raised concerns about the behaviour of some anti-fracking protesters.
The MP, who is opposed to fracking in his constituency, has said that police should not allow violent and aggressive individuals to cause chaos and intimidate local people.
Chris said: “Whilst I have made it clear that there isn’t any foreseeable circumstance where I could support fracking within my constituency, I also cannot support the aggressive and intimidating behaviour of some protestors.
“Whilst the majority of anti-fracking campaigners are peaceful, simply exercising their right to protest, there is a small minority who act in an intimidating and aggressive manner.
“These individuals are, more often than not, not local and jump on to various protests simply looking to cause trouble.
“If any local companies are concerned about disruptive elements of legitimate anti-fracking protests, I would urge them to get in touch with me and the police.”