Occupy Protester Arrested at GOP Debate in Concord

An activist involved in the movement here in New Hampshire was reportedly arrested on Jan. 8, allegedly attempting to enter the during the debate being held at the history Downtown Concord theatre.

According to his friends who were with him at the time, authorities at the theatre reportedly arrested Matthew Richards, a student at UNH/Manchester, allegedly attempting to enter the building. His friends claimed that he was injured during the arrest. They also claimed he offered no resistance while being taken into custody.

The would not confirm information gathered at the scene but did confirm that one person was arrested.

Richards is no stranger to being arrested. The New Hampshire Union Leader reported in November that Manchester police arrested him, after refusing to vacate Veterans Park after curfew.