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Tensions run high as London protests clash

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Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Sun, 2 Apr 2017, 7:28pm
Supporters of Britain First take part in the March Against Terrorism. (Getty)
Supporters of Britain First take part in the March Against Terrorism. (Getty)

Tensions run high as London protests clash

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Sun, 2 Apr 2017, 7:28pm

Protesters have clashed in London as tensions ran high between far-right groups and anti-fascist demonstrators.

A march and rally overnight planned by Britain First and the English Defence League - described as a "march against terrorism" - took place near a counter-demonstration by Unite Against Fascism.

Frantic scenes unfolded when ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson arrived and dozens of police officers moved to contain potential trouble before ushering him away.

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