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Members of a far-right political group have announced plans to hold a rally in Ramsgate, following the conviction of four men who gang-raped a teenager.

Britain First has been actively campaigning in relation to the trial since the men were first arrested following the incident above 555 Pizza and Kebab in Northwood Road in September last year.

The group announced plans to hold a gathering outside Ramsgate Station on October 14, with a number of key Britain First figures slated to appear, including leader Paul Golding and deputy leader Jayda Fransen.

The leader and deputy leader were arrested earlier this year for "inciting religious hatred" during the trial, and are currently understood to still be on police bail as they await a trial date.

Just weeks ago Ms Fransen posted a live video from a police station in Kent, claiming that Mr Golding had been "taken into custody" again after they were called back by Kent Police as part of their bail terms.

A flyer announcing the Ramsgate protest reads: "Paul Golding, Jayda Fransen and Steve Lewis are being persecuted for exposing the Ramsgate migrant rapists."

It called on followers and "all patriots" to lend their support by attending the gathering, and says "good standards of behaviour" apply.

The exact details of the gathering are not yet known, but the group is known for holding public rallies and marches – though they are often shut down by police.

Britain First has posted a number of videos in relation to the 555 Pizza and Kebab rape trial

The group has protested outside the takeaway previously, banging on the windows and shouting at shop staff.

A licence review of the premises, which is still registered to one of the men convicted, is due to be held this week, after a new owner took over and rebranded the takeaway as YSY.

555 Kebab and Pizza owner Tamin Rahmani, 37, and workers Shershah Muslimyar, 20, of Hovenden Close, Canterbury and Rafiullah Hamidy, 24, of no fixed abode, were all found guilty of three counts of rape at Canterbury Crown Court in May.

Hamid Mohamadi, 18, was also convicted of the same offences.

All four will be sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on September 8.