Sussex Police said their officers remain fully prepared for any potential incidents after unrest across the country. The force said it is continuing to review a “vast amount” of online information to identify any emerging concerns in Sussex, including the potential for any unrest in Crawley. Posts being shared on social media suggest both protesters and counter-protesters could clash at several locations across the town this evening.
Violent protests have been causing destruction across the country since the Southport stabbings in which three girls were killed last week. Read more: Live updates as more protests expected in Sussex There were concerns 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. In Hastings, around 400 people attended Cambridge Gardens where another peaceful protest took place.
There were no incidents of note and no arrests. The police force is now prepared in case protests happen in Crawley. Read more: 'Do not do it': Police warning as more protests expected tonight in Sussex “Additional and specialist police resources remain mobilised and ready to act wherever this may be required, and we encourage the public to go about their business in confidence that we are there .