At least 100 far-right marches were planned to take place across the country last night, including in London. But instead, large numbers of counter-protesters turned out in multiple UK cities.
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has said the 'fears of extreme-right disorder' ended last night due to a 'show of unity from communities'. Sir Mark said he was 'really pleased' with how the policing operation played out on Wednesday, after a 'show of force' from police. It was thought at least 100 far-right marches were planned to take place across the country, including in London.
As the night progressed, far-right protests did not happen as first thought and instead counter-protesters turned out in UK cities - including Birmingham, Liverpool and Brighton. Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt said there were reports of 'small pockets' of far-right protesters in places such as Portsmouth, Brighton and Blackpool. However, he said fears about it being the biggest night of trouble faded away.
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