Police separate anti-immigration and counter-protesters as they hold a demonstration in Bournemouth. The groups were protesting outside Bournemouth Town Hall.
Rival anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters faced off against each other in Bournemouth today amid a heavy police presence.
The group, which said they were 'peacefully protesting' against illegal immigration and knife crime, also played songs such as 'Rule Brittania' and 'Jerusalem' were played on loudspeakers. In recent weeks cities across England have been hit with disgraceful scenes of violence from far-right thugs after violence broke out in the aftermath of the fatal stabbings of three young girls in Southport.
In a statement, he said: 'Thankfully, two peaceful static protests took place and there were no reports of disorder. Riot police in Rotherham clash with anti-immigration protesters outside Holiday Inn Express on August 4 He added that no criminal offences took place, and added his thanks to Dorset Police and nine other forces from across the country who provided officers for 'the professionalism they displayed to ensure everyone remained safe.'
'We remain immensely proud of the diverse and vibrant communities that help make Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole such a special place and we are deeply committed to making sure that BCP remains a sanctuary for all those who call our three towns home.' It comes as the courts continue to deal with violent protesters who took part in riots over the course of the last three weeks.
Alfie Arrowsmith repeatedly threatened officers and shouted 'come on' as he invited them to fight him in Westminster on July 31, a court heard. District Judge Annabel Pilling denied Arrowsmith bail ahead of sentencing at Inner London Crown Court on Tuesday. He was on the streets of Blackpool ready to cause violence and disorder on a sunny Saturday in the school holidays, the court heard.
Serious disorder which had already erupted that week meant everyone knew that 'so-called demonstrations were pretext for violence and expressions of hate and there was no political or ideological basis for taking to the streets', the judge said.The judge said: 'You repeatedly approached the police line, jabbing a finger at them and ignoring their many requests to move away.
Haywood was seen at the forefront of 'an ugly and intimidating scene' alongside a man who pushed a sign over, another person who was carrying a chair and hit out at rope barrier as another kicked at it, the court heard. A security officer suffered a 'terrifying experience' as he was pushed against the shutters and repeatedly punched and hit in the face.
'The crowd moved forward in response and we hear the shout of missiles as at least one item was thrown at the police. Your aim was clear, you wanted to create a serious, violent and dangerous incident.' The judge added: 'Assaults on police officers in any circumstances are unacceptable, in these circumstances they were particularly serious.'
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