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English Defence League protest

Far right demonstrators have staged a protest over plans to convert a pub into an islamic community centre

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English Defence League protest

Far right demonstrators have staged a protest at a former Leeds pub earmarked for conversion to an islamic community centre. The English Defence League supporters gathered outside the old Lingfield pub in Alwoodley near Leeds to show their opposition to the plans.

UKIM, UK Islamic Mission, who bought the site, want to create a gym, IT suite, training facilities, library and a prayer room.

English Defence league demonstrators gather in Leeds Credit: ITV Yorkshire
English Defence League march Credit: ITV Yorkshire
Police at the scene of a protest by the English Defence League Credit: ITV Yorkshire

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