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.
Map showing locations of EDL & UAF protests
This map shows the location of protests by the English Defence League and a counter demonstration by Unite Against Fascism in Birmingham city centre this afternoon.
Both static protests will take place between 1.00pm and 3.00pm, but at different locations in the city.
The English Defence League will meet in Bar Risa on Broad Street from 11.00am, then be escorted by police to Centenary Square for its demonstration at around 12:45pm.
Unite Against Fascism will hold their event in Chamberlain Square next to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Hundreds of police are being deployed to make sure both events pass off peacefully.
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