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It is not known if the men were connected to the White Lives Matter group or the demo whihch took place yesterday.

Kent Police confirmed a 43-year-old Margate man was arrested in connection with a public order offence and a 31-year-old Kent man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a highway.

Two people were arrested after a group of campaigners began marching from the train station in Margate to the Turner Contemporary art gallery on the sea front.

The march took place in Margate

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The march took place from 2pm

These two vulgar groups will not ruin great progress made in a great town

Campaigners from the Thanet branch of Stand Up to Racism and the Kent Anti-Racism Network also organised a rival protest to take place at the same time.

Local Tory councillor David Parson tweeted: “The far-right and the far-left do not represent Margate.

“These two vulgar groups will not ruin great progress made in a great town.”

Police from Essex and Suffolk were drafted in to help Kent Police throughout the day.

Chief superintendent Andrea Bishop said: "I would like to thank all of those who assisted Kent Police in keeping Margate peaceful and safe.

"There were a number of unique policing challenges faced by officers. Not only did we have the march taking place, but a family motor cross event on the beach and a music event nearby.