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Leaders of the far right group Britain First are due to attend a rally in Stoke-on-Trent this weekend.

Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen are among those expected at the 'rally against grooming' in Waterloo Road, Burslem on Saturday.

The event has been organised by local group Stoke-on-Trent Infidels.

It is understood an anti-fascist group will be holding a counter protest at the same time.

Staffordshire Police has confirmed it is aware of both planned events and will be keeping a close eye on them.

Chief Inspector John Owen, local policing team commander for Stoke-on-Trent North, said: "Chief Inspector John Owen, local policing team commander for Stoke North, said: "We are aware of the protest planned by the Stoke-on-Trent Infidels and Britain First and we are liaising with the organisers to make sure it runs as smoothly and peacefully as possible.



"We have officers on the ground throughout the weekend and we will respond accordingly to any unlawful or inciting behaviour.

"We ask anyone who is planning to attend the protest to do so peacefully and with respect to the wider community."