Yahoo News Counter-Protesters Gathered to 'Stand Up to Racism' Outside UK Hotel
Counter-protesters gathered at a Holiday Inn in Rotherham, UK, on August 4, as anti-immigration protesters surrounded the hotel.
At least ten police officers were injured in clashes with protesters, local police reported.
“A number of people threw planks of wood at our officers and sprayed them with fire extinguishers before smashing hotel windows to gain access to the premises,” police said.
Police “regained access to the hotel” and dispersed protesters, the statement said.
A 30-year-old from Sheffield was the first to be charged in connection with the violence, police said.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence and described it as “the far-right thuggery.”
This footage was captured by Chris Hallam who participated in the counter-protest. Hallam said, “there were insufficient police and they lost control.” Credit: Chris Hallam via Storyful
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