Thousands gather for counter-protest amid heavy police presence in Belfast

PSNI officers line the streets as two protests are scheduled to take place in Belfast city centre. An anti-racism 'Unity Over Division' counter-protest is scheduled to take place from 4.30pm to 7pm. 

Around a thousand people have turned out at Belfast City Hall for a counter protest as a planned anti-immigration demonstration is due to take place in Belfast.

There is a heavy police presence and barriers erected with the intention to keep the two gatherings apart.