Police say they expect an EDL march and counter demonstration to pass peacefully, despite admitting the Woolwich murder "may have heightened community concerns." A police horse who was punched during the derby day violence will be back on duty.
Police are maintaining a heavy presence in Newcastle, after around 2,000 English Defence League (EDL) supporters marched through the city and met head on with hundreds of anti-fascist campaigners who had organised their own rally.
EDL members travelled from across the country. The demonstrations from each side were kept under control, however pockets of violence broke out, with 24 arrests.
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"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
Owners John and Irene Hays say there is ''light at the end of the tunnel'', after the pandemic forced them to close 650 UK stores.
There has been resistance to calls to dismantle memorials to the explorer.