Locals have continued to raise concerns over the English Defence League's planned demonstration on Saturday in Rotherham, despite the march being allowed to go ahead by the authorities. 

The controversial far right group will march through the South Yorkshire town, while at the same time a counter demonstrations organised by Unite Against Fascism and Rotherham residents will also take place. Trade unions, anti-fascists, faith groups and concerned locals came together at a packed public meeting on Monday to plan the town's peaceful counter-protest. It is clear that the controversial far-right group are not welcome in the town, especially as their recent demonstrations in Walthamstow and Walsall descended into violence with clashes with police and multiple arrests.