Man tries to justify UAF violence in Bolton against EDL

A counter-demonstration by Unite Against Fascism (UAF) was also being held, and hundreds of police officers battled to keep control of the rival groups.

Around 4,000 protesters descended on the town, with roughly equal numbers in both camps.

The two factions were meant to stay within two designated areas in the square, separated by steel barriers.

But a large number of protesters "intent on causing disorder" broke away from the protest site, police said.

Two members of the public were injured by protesters and taken to a nearby shop for treatment, police said.
Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan, from Greater Manchester Police, who led the policing operation, said his officers faced "a lot of hostility" and "unwarranted attacks", resulting in injuries.
He said the EDL had protested by flag-waving and "vitriolic name-calling" but reserved his criticism for the UAF.

"We have seen groups of people, predominantly associated with the UAF, engaging in violent confrontation," the officer said.

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Dozens of people were arrested and several injured during a rally organised by a controversial rightwing group in Lancashire yesterday.

Hundreds of police used dogs, riot gear and a helicopter to control the English Defence League protest and a counter-demonstration organised by Unite Against Fascism, in Victoria Square, Bolton.

Police made 74 arrests, including at least 55 protesters from UAF and their organiser Weyman Bennett, as well as a number from the EDL. Two people were taken to hospital after being hit by missiles such as smoke bombs, coins and bottles thrown between opposing demonstrations. Police estimated the crowds at 2,000-strong from the EDL and about 1,500 from UAF and said officers had faced "a lot of hostility".

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[pompeyguv]

3:45 the new face of facism - UAF

[pompeyguv]

Its simple - UAF lost control of there unwashed hoard. UAF are state hired thugs.

[pigsfeet1967]

"I`m 72 years old and senile" lol. "we do not organise counter demonstrations" ha ha. what? thats the purpose of these scruffs lol. this leftie looney aint got a clue. he dont believe in a democracy either. what a prick lol.

[1bridlington]

Traitor..

[callitmyduty83]

UAF protect Asian pedophiles.

[rdajohnson77]

this colin is a knob just like the rest of the UAF scum

[bentstman]

Fuck uaf

[spacewolf1986]

the lady on this,FAIR FUCK PLAY.

[thefunkygeezer]

I'm totally against racism & fascism.

trouble with this Colin and the UAF is they're stuck in a fixed 1970's mindset where they see NF nazis everywhere

The world has turned Colin. The next big fascist threat is from Islamofascism

[zahidmajid1]

Big up The Man Caller