Trouble spreads to Bolton as police try to keep rival groups apart

Police and protesters have clashed in Bolton with shouts of 'police brutality' and 'Nazi scum' heard being chanted by the crowd.A large police presence gathered in the centre with fears of more violence breaking out on the second day of protests, many of which turned violent, following the Southport stabbings.Details of a demonstration, advertised as a peaceful protest and titled 'Enough is Enough: Stand up for Country', were widely shared on social media, including by activist Tommy Robinson.A counter-protest also took place in Victoria Square outside the town hall, with one banner reading 'Bolton united for peace.'

Metal fencing was put in place around the square in an attempt to segregate the two groups, with police, including mounted officers, present. A number of shops also had shutters down to protect them.

Missiles were thrown between the groups as Greater Manchester Police implemented a Section 34 order in the area, giving officers extra powers to deal with anti-social behaviour.

The force also put Section 60 and Section 60AA orders in place, which grant greater stop and search powers, and the ability to insist face coverings are removed.

The protest is one of a number to have taken place across the country after three girls were stabbed to death at a dance class in Southport on Monday 29 July.

In Liverpool a number of officers were injured and shops and a library set alight as rioters took to the streets on Saturday 3 August.

A total of 147 arrests have been made across the UK since Saturday alone.

They come after false rumours spread about the teenager accused of the attack being a suspected asylum seeker who had travelled to the UK by boat.

Axel Rudakubana, 17, who was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents and lived in Banks, Lancashire, has been charged with three counts of murder, 10 attempted murders and possession of a knife.