Anti-racists mobilise to counter ‘unprecedented’ UK far-right rallies

Violent protests spread from Southport to London, Hartlepool, Manchester and Aldershot after the attack which left three children dead. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Rex/Shutterstock

A mass movement of anti-racists is being mobilised to counter a number of far-right rallies taking place across the UK this weekend, campaigners have said.

Counter-protests are being planned across the country in response to far-right demonstrations expected to take place in more than 25 towns and cities after the Southport attack that left three children dead.