EDL protest and counter-protest on Teesside
An estimated 200 people took part in a protest against the English Defence League in Middlesbrough. It was organised to coincide with a demonstration by members of the EDL, which is taking place later.
An estimated 200 people took part in a protest against the English Defence League in Middlesbrough. It was organised to coincide with a demonstration by members of the EDL, which is taking place later.
Cleveland Police thanked members of the public and local businesses in Middlesbrough for their co-operation during a protest by the English Defence League and a counter-protest held earlier in the day by those opposing the EDL.
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