Yesterday, Britain First held a demonstration in Birmingham and marched on Hill Street.
Not too far away, a separate counter-protest took place on Victoria Square, where a range of groups gathered to protest Britain First’s far-right messaging.
Many peacefully protested at both demonstrations, waving signs and flags.
Police estimate that there were 1,000 people at the protests.
However, there were confrontations with police by some at the counter-protest.
West Midlands Police have confirmed that four arrests were made at the counter protest yesterday.
Three women have now been charged.
The force said that two of their officers were kicked and another was elbowed, as they worked to keep the two protest groups apart.
Erin Dawson, aged 27 of no fixed address, Linda Stupart, aged 42 of no fixed address, and Hazel Murphy, aged 28 from Birmingham, were arrested from the counter-protest and have been charged with assaulting police. The three are due in court next month.
A man, also arrested from the counter-protest on suspicion of obstructing police, has been released with no further action.
All photographs were taken by Steve Leath.
Here are 30 images of the Britain First rally and counter protesters:
10. Union Jacks are Britain First and other pics are the opposition protest.
Britain First rally | STEVE LEATH / ICONIC MEDIA
11. Union Jacks are Britain First and other pics are the opposition protest
Britain First rally | STEVE LEATH / ICONIC MEDIA
