EDL & Anti Fascist demonstrations in Birmingham
The latest on Saturday 11 October's English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations taking place in Birmingham City Centre.
EDL demonstration to take place in Birmingham
The English Defence League are to demonstrate in Birmingham city centre today.
A statement from the group on social media said it had been arranged following the Trojan Horse allegations involving schools in city.
It's expected to take place between 11am and 3pm, starting at the Risa bar on Broad Street, and moving to Centenary Square.
The group last staged a demonstration in Birmingham in July last year, with violence breaking out despite 1,300 police officers being drafted in to the city.
A counter demonstration is also planned by anti-fascist group United Against Facism. They are to protest in Victoria Square.
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