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Anti fascist protest in Dover turns violent

An anti fascist protest in Dover this afternoon has turned violent.

The march began at 1pm, with large group of protesters from both sides in attendance along with a heavy police presence.

It began in Dover’s Market Square, but quickly descended into chaos with reports of bricks being thrown and scuffles in the streets.

On the anti-fascist side, the groups protesting include Dover Stand Up to Racism (DSUR) and the Kent Anti Racism Network (KARN).

The National Front and the South East Alliance are marching for the far right, to protest against immigration.

It comes after reported clashes between the two groups on the way to the march at serviceway stations on the M20.

Police arrested one person at the Maidstone services after a number of coaches ferrying people to the march were damaged.

Anti-fascist groups claim fascists daubed a swastika on the side of one of the coaches in blood.





