English Defence League protest in Batley
Around 200 EDL supporters have attended a rally in Batley in West Yorkshire. Hundreds of police officers from West Yorkshire and beyond were drafted into Batley for the demo by the right-wing group.
Campaigners protest against EDL in Batley
A counter demonstration has been held to counter an English Defence League rally which took place in Batley today.
Organised by Kirklees Unite Against Fascism and Huddersfield TUC, the Celebration of Unity event was described as a "peaceful, anti-racist" gathering with music and speeches.
Batley councillors, politicians, Muslim leaders and the Bishop of Pontefract the Rt Rev Tony Robinson have all signed a Batley Unity Statement opposing the EDL rally.
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