Protestors from both sides chanted their views and waved placards in a market town over the topic of refugees staying at hotels in the area. Far right group Patriotic Alternative arranged a peaceful but vocal demonstration on Sunday, April 23 - George's Day - in Market Place, Long Eaton.
Thirty to forty people from the group were in Long Eaton, while more than 60 people, including local residents, Nottingham Stand Up to Racism and Nottingham TUC, were there to counter-protest.
A number of police officers were at the scene. A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "Officers are currently at Market Place in Long Eaton due to a protest. We are there to facilitate peaceful protest as well as ensure public safety and to minimise disruption."
