EDL demonstration in Dudley
The English Defence League held a demonstration in Dudley today with a counter-demo by Unite Against Fascism.
30 people arrested ahead of the EDL protest in Dudley
30 people were arrested today for public order related offences ahead of the EDL protests.
Police are continuing to patrol Dudley town centre following the EDL protest in Priory Road and the Unite Against Fascism counter-protest in Castle Street.
Around 600 supporters of the English Defence League gathered outside Dudley Council House while another 50 people from Unite Against Fascism also gathered to oppose the EDL.
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