Migrant protests: Nine arrests in London as counter-protesters break police condition

Nine arrests have been made in London where anti-racism protesters breached conditions imposed on rival demonstrations by police. Scotland Yard wanted anti-migrant hotel protesters and the anti-racism counter protesters to stick to two separate areas near the Thistle Barbican City Hotel in Islington on Saturday (August 2).

But London's Metropolitan Police said nine arrests were made, including seven on suspicion of breaching Public Order Act conditions. People believed to be migrants inside the Islington hotel waved and blew kisses at protesters in the street below.

Meanwhile, hundreds of people marched as part of a protest organised by Britain First in the centre of Manchester. A counter protest made up of activists from groups including Stand Up to Racism and the Communist Party was held at the same time. There were "brief clashes" ahead of the protests and two arrests made, according to Greather Manchester Police.

Anti-migrant and counter protesters also gathered in Newcastle city centre outside The New Bridge Hotel, which has also been used to house asylum seekers.

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