Arrests at planned Sunderland protest

Thirteen arrests have been made at a protest in Sunderland where 200 people turned out to campaign both for and against a mosque being built in Millfield.

These pictures are courtesy of Spark Sunderland.

The protest, involving right and left wing organisations, was planned and despite promises of peaceful demonstrations, the police made arrests on both sides. Officers say it was disappointing and a police presence remains in the area.