Neo-Nazi yobs daub swastikas 'in blood' on side of a coach as anti-migrant protest descends into violent clashes with police and anti-fascists
Violence erupted in the town as far-right protesters gathered at
the same time as anti-fascists groups. Police with dogs struggled to
keep activists apart, as the peaceful rally quickly descended into chaos
with reports of scuffles in the streets. The protest started at 1pm in
Dover's Market Square, before far right groups made anti-immigration
speeches, while police surrounded around 150 fascists. The demonstration
came after reported clashes between two groups on the way to the march
at service stations on the M20.
'Neo-Nazi gangs daub swastikas in BLOOD' as protest descends into violent clashes with police and anti-fascists
- Fascist and anti-fascist groups clashed in Dover in angry demonstration
- It came after a swastika was smeared onto a coach in blood before rally
- Police say one person was arrested for possessing an offensive weapon
Fascist
and anti-fascist protesters clashed in Dover in an angry demonstration
over immigration which saw bricks and smoke bombs being thrown and a
swastika daubed onto a coach in 'blood'.
Violence erupted in the town as far-right protesters gathered at the same time as anti-fascists groups.
Police
with dogs struggled to keep activists apart, as the peaceful rally
quickly descended into chaos with reports of scuffles in the streets.
A man appears to have an injury to his nose following clashes between fascist and anti-fascist protesters
A swastika was daubed in what appeared to be blood on a coach at Maidstone services, in Maidstone
Police wearing helmets attempt to control the crowds following the demonstration at 1pm today
Some of those taking part sustained injuries in the demonstration, as pictures emerged of blood-soaked clothing.
Banners
and placards carried by the right-wing marchers included those from the
North West National Front, neo-Nazi organisation Combat 18 and the
Scottish Defence League, report the BBC.
Counter-demonstrations included members from Dover Stand Up to Racism (DSUR) and the Kent Anti Racism Network (KARN).
Anti-fascist demonstrators were addressed by shadow secretary of state for international development Diane Abbott.
The
protest started at 1pm in Dover's Market Square, before far right groups
made anti-immigration speeches, while police surrounded around 150
fascists.
The demonstration came after reported clashes between two groups on the way to the march at a service station on the M20.
Several coaches were damaged at Maidstone services and one man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
Two coaches had swastikas daubed on them in blood following a clash between two rival groups.
A coach which left the scene was stopped at junction 11 services at Westenhanger.
Demonstrators, one wearing a scarf around his face, wave the St George's flag during today's march
Police officers escort right wing protester, carrying flags, on the march to the Port of Dover over immigration
One demonstrator, dressed in all black and carrying a rucksack, holds a purple smoke bomb during the march
The South East Alliance and other
far-right groups protest against immigration whilst the Kent Anti-Racism
Network (KARN) staged a counter protest
Police hold back demonstrators in Dover as a peaceful rally quickly descended into chaos
Kent Police say the man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
A
police spokeswoman told MailOnline: 'Kent Police was called at 10.51am
to a report of a disturbance at the Junction 8 services on the M20.
'A number of coaches have been damaged in the incident and officers are currently at the scene carrying out enquiries.
'Another
coach that left the scene has been stopped by officers at the Junction
11 services and enquiries are also ongoing there.
'One man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.'
Anti-fascist demonstrators were addressed by shadow secretary of state for international development Diane Abbott
Two activists hold a banner which reads: 'London 2 Calais' as groups met in Dover's Market Square
Anti-fascist protesters dressed in all
black, some with their faces covered, break through police lines as
they clash with right wing protesters
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