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Joe Sullivan

See where police warn far-right protests are expected this weekend

POLICE have warned that far-right demonstrations are expected to take place in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this weekend.

Coming in the wake of the stabbing attack in Southport on July 29, at least 19 demonstrations are expected to take place in cities south of the Border, with 14 publicly addressed by police.

It appears that no demonstrations are planned in Scotland, however the Muslim Council of Britain fears a Glasgow mosque could be targeted by violence.

We've mapped the planned right-wing marches in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this weekend that police services have publicly addressed below.

We have also included the sites of riots that have taken place in England since July 29.

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Where will the right-wing protests be?

Below we've listed information about some of the planned right-wing protests are expected to take place this weekend.

Nottinghamshire Police has said they are aware of "two protests that might be taking place in Nottingham city centre" on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Thames Valley Police said that they were aware of a "potential planned protest" in High Wycombe during the weekend and that they would "swiftly respond" if it escalates into violent disorder.

Nearby Aldershot saw violent scenes on Wednesday night, as far-right groups protested outside a hotel housing migrants.

In Cardiff, South Wales Police has said that they will have a "policing operation" in place for planned demonstrations in Cardiff on Saturday.

South Yorkshire Police has said that it is "aware of a planned protest in Rotherham this weekend", and said an "increased police presence" may be implemented across the region.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has said that they were aware of calls "to block roads with women and children" during protests in Belfast, however also said it was not sure what the "appetite" for such activity was.

It has said that it is aware of planned protests in Belfast, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus on Saturday.

In Liverpool, Merseyside Police has said it is aware of "online speculation about future protests" and has "extensive plans and considerable resources" in place to deal with them.

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