- Far-right supporters and Britain First members have been met by counter-protesters on their march through Manchester on Saturday, with three people arrested after scuffles with police.
- Greater Manchester Police have deployed extra officers and powers to manage the demonstrations in the city centre.
- A reporter on the ground for Manchester Evening News has estimated that the turnout is “in the hundreds not thousands”.
- Greater Manchester political leaders condemned any attempts to sow division or incite fear, saying that police will act swiftly against unlawful behaviour.
- The march has been organised as a St George’s Day parade.
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