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Eggs and bricks thrown at Tommy Robinson event as protesters clash with his supporters

Eggs and bricks were thrown during clashes at a campaign event for Tommy Robinson.

Projectiles were hurled as a counter protest met with supporters of Mr Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, in Oldham.

Greater Manchester Police said those responsible, many of who are not thought to be from the town, should expect to be dealt with "robustly".

A live video, posted on Facebook by a group calling itself the Muslim Defence League, showed a group of men standing and shouting at the other crowd across a police blockade.

Some launched objects while others were heard shouting "racist scum".

Chief Superintendent Neil Evans said: "Everyone has the right to free speech and we will always do our best to facilitate this so people can exercise this right in a safe environment.

"This evening, people took advantage of this and turned to violence, throwing objects including eggs and bricks.

"Whoever is responsible, this behaviour will not be tolerated by GMP, our partners or the people of Oldham.

"Those involved can expect to be arrested and dealt with robustly."

They said nobody was seriously hurt though vehicles were damaged in the altercation.

Mr Robinson, who took to his media platforms to deny his supporters instigated violence, was due to make an appearance in Limeside as he campaigns for the European elections.

Voting in the election, in which he is aiming to become an MEP, takes place on Thursday and counting starts on Sunday May 26.

His campaign trail has sparked a backlash in areas he has visited and he has twice had milkshake thrown over him.

Jim McMahon, Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton, tweeted about seeing the town used for "hate and division".

The shadow local government minister wrote: "It's horrible to see our town being used for hate and division when our own future is a shared one, long after the circus has left town."

Police have appealed for anyone with information about the disorder to contact them and said officers will remain in the area "for some time" to provide reassurance to local area.