Rival groups clash at demo in UK

Fifty five people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a British town centre today.

Sat, 20 Mar, 2010 - 15:29

Controversial right-wing group The English Defence League (EDL) organised the rally in Victoria Square, Bolton, Lancashire.

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Courts Heathrow Place: UK Place: Victoria Square, Bolton, Lancashire Place: Farnworth Place: Bolton Place: Afghanistan Place: Manchester Person: Assistant Chief Constable Person: Garry Shewan Person: Weyman Bennett Person: Bertie Lois Event: Second World War Organisation: English Defence League Organisation: EDL Organisation: Unite Against Fascism Organisation: UAF Organisation: Greater Manchester Police Organisation: Islam

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