EDL March
The English Defence League is marching through Bristol today. A counter protest is taking place by the group We are Bristol.
Sixteen arrests following demonstrations in Bristol
Sixteen people are being questioned by police in Bristol following a day of marches in the city.
Around 300 supporters of the far-right group the EDL gathered in Queen Square to hear speeches complaining about what its leaders termed the 'Islamification' of the city.
The EDL activists then took part in a short march.
Approximately 500 people from the We Are Bristol campaign also marched through the city in protest at the EDL's presence.
A total of 16 arrests were made during the day for offences that included going equipped to damage, failing to remove a face covering and assaulting a police officer.
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Sixteen arrests during EDL rally
Sixteen protesters were arrested as two major demonstrations took place in Bristol city centre
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Seven arrests at EDL march in Bristol
Officers policing the EDL march in Bristol have made seven arrests.
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Thousands expected at EDL march in Bristol
Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on Bristol today in one of the largest police operations in years.