Sixteen arrests during EDL rally
Sixteen protesters were arrested as two major demonstrations took place in Bristol city centre
Seven arrests at EDL march in Bristol
Officers policing the EDL march in Bristol have made seven arrests.
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.
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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.
Sixteen arrests during EDL rally
Sixteen protesters were arrested as two major demonstrations took place in Bristol city centre
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EDL coaches have left the city
The #EDL coaches have now left the city
From @ASPoliceLIVE on Twitter:Video: Kerry McCarthy MP
Kerry McCarthy, MP for Labour, Bristol East, says Bristol is multi-cultural and accepting of diversity, and most EDL supporters have come from other cities to stir up hatred.
Video: The views of Unite Against Fascism
We spoke to Weyman Bennett from Unite Against Fascism before their demonstration:
Angry scenes in Bristol as the EDL march turns ugly
There have been angry scenes in Bristol today as the English Defence League marched through Bristol. Counter protest group We Are Bristol came within yards of the EDL rally, with a thousand officers on standby attempting to keep the two apart.
At one stage a bin was set on fire and missiles were thrown. Riot police have made at total of seven arrests, including one for racially aggravated behaviour.
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Clashes with police in Bristol
The #EDL are trying to leave, elements of the extreme left wing trying to stop them leaving. We are dispersing using public order tactics.
From @ASPoliceLIVE on Twitter:Bin fires extinguished
The bins were not on fire. It was paper within. This has now been extinguished. Those responsible have been dispersed. #edl #stopedl
From @ASPoliceLIVE on Twitter:We have a small group who set alight some bins. We are dealing with this robustly and will not tolerate any disorder. #edl #stopedl
From @ASPoliceLIVE on Twitter:Angry scenes at demonstrations
@skynewswebster We are responding to missiles being thrown. We are working to calm things down.
From @ASPoliceLIVE on Twitter:A seventh man's been arrested at the EDL march in Bristol
A 44 year old man's been arrested at the EDL march for assaulting a police officer.
It brings the total number of arrests at the protest in Bristol to seven, including one for racially aggravated abuse.
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