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A far right group and anti-racism protesters are holding simultaneous demonstrations in Newcastle city centre today.

The groups have met in the centre of town, where Northumbria Police have put extra officers in the centre to make sure the rallies go without incident.

Newcastle Racecourse is holding its first ever floodlit fixture on Friday September 23.

Racing is taking place from 17.45 till 21.15 on the new all-weather track which was completed in May.

Officers were called to Grainger Street in the city centre at 12.12pm on Friday September 23, following reports of people fighting in the street.

Police attended the area and three men aged 21, 23 and 31 years have been all been arrested on suspicion of affray and are currently in custody.

There are no reports of anyone having been injured during the incident. There are extra officers on patrol in the area to reassure people.