ROX• TV | Anti-Migrant protests erupt in Liverpool and Horley

Police clashed with protesters as demonstrations erupted across the UK against hotels housing asylum seekers.

Demonstrations under the Abolish Asylum System slogan were being held in major towns and cities around England, including Bristol, Exeter, Tamworth, Cannock, Nuneaton, Liverpool, Wakefield, Newcastle, Horley in Surrey and Canary Wharf in central London.

Aberdeen and Perth in Scotland and Mold in Flintshire, Wales, were also holding protests.

A separate batch of protests was organised by Stand Up to Racism in Bristol, Cannock, Leicester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Wakefield, Horley and Long Eaton in Derbyshire.

In Bristol, mounted police were brought in to separate rival groups in the Castle Park, with officers scuffling with protesters.
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.

Avon and Somerset Police said no officer sustained serious physical injury or required hospital treatment, but inquiries will be carried out after reports of assaults on officers.

Chief Inspector Keith Smith said: "Our priority today has been to enable lawful peaceful protest for both groups.

“Our officers have dealt admirably with a really challenging situation and I’d like to take the opportunity to thank them for their professionalism.

“While there were moments of disturbance, we’re pleased to say the two protests have passed without significant incident.”

In Horley, around 200 anti-immigration protesters draped in St George and Union flags clashed with roughly 50 Stand Up to Racism protesters in Bonehurst Road.
Regular protests had been held outside the hotel in recent weeks after an asylum seeker was charged with trying to kiss a 14-year-old girl, which he denies.

The Government announced plans on Friday to appeal against the High Court’s refusal to allow it to intervene in the case, and to further appeal against the temporary injunction.

Other local councils also publicly announced their intention to seek legal advice as to whether they could achieve a similar injunction for hotels in their areas.

Reform UK’s Nigel Farage has set out plans for mass deportations if he becomes prime minister.

Arresting asylum seekers on arrival, automatic detention, and forced deportation to countries such as Afghanistan and Eritrea are among the proposals reported to be announced on Tuesday.