Thousands Rally Against Anti-Immigration Protests in England

Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in England on Wednesday to counter anti-immigration demonstrations. Locations included north London, Bristol, and Newcastle. Despite fears of further violence, the protests remained largely peaceful.

09 August 2024 · 11:03 UTC

On Wednesday, thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in various English towns and cities, including north London, Bristol, and Newcastle, to counter anti-immigration demonstrations.

Despite initial police concerns about potential violence following a week of rioting and disorder, the gatherings remained largely peaceful as counter-protesters made up the majority of the crowds.