Police have warned people not to get involved in disorder and reiterated their message that wrongdoers will be made to “regret their actions”. Sussex Police’s message comes amid reports of further protests in the county this evening. Violent protests have been causing destruction across the country since the tragic Southport stabbings which killed three girls last week.
There were rumours that disorder was going to spread to Brighton and Hastings on Wednesday night. But in Brighton, counter-protesters massively outnumbered half a dozen anti-immigration protesters. Some 2,000 people attended Queen's Road where a peaceful protest took place .
There were no incidents of note and one man was arrested and then de-arrested. Protesters in Queen's Road, Brighton, on Wednesday afternoon (Image: Eddie Mitchell) In Hastings, around 400 people attended Cambridge Gardens where another peaceful protest took place. There were no incidents of note and no arrests.
Police, businesses and residents are now gearing up to prepare for more potential protests . Posts being shared on social media suggest both protesters and counter-protesters could clash at several locations across Crawley this evening. The town council said the reports are unverified but that it will stand against any racism or abuse.
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