EDL protest outside Calderdale child sex abuse hearing
EDL supporters have held a protest outside Calderdale magistrates court where 25 men were due to appear on child sex abuse offences.
EDL protest at Calderdale child sex abuse hearing
Around 20 members of the EDL have gathered close to Calderdale magistrates court in Halifax, where 25 men are due to appear accused of child sex offences. Police are keeping the protestors away from the entrance to the building and have cordoned off Blackwell in Halifax town centre as a precaution because of a planned demonstration
The 25 men are are accused of various offences including rape, sexual grooming,trafficking and sexual activity with a child under 16. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2011.
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