Police presence pictured as hundreds descend on city centre


Police presence pictured as hundreds descend on city centre

Hundreds of people attended a 'patriots march' and counter protest in Oxford city centre over the weekend.

The march, on Saturday December 20, saw people meet at St Clement's Street at noon before marching to Bonn Square in the city centre.

Aiden Noble, one of the organisers, said that around 150 people were expected and that "everyone is welcome, no matter what race or religion".

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Oxford city centre march (Image: Ed Nix)

He added that people should bring their Christmas hats as they march for local communities and because "we want Labour out".

The Oxford Stand Up To Racism group organised a counter protest. People held up banners and played musical instruments.

Ian Mckendrick vice-chair of Oxford Stand Up To Racism said: The patriots group is claiming their march is to defend local communities - but they have zero support from local community organisations and have in fact reached out to racist and fascist groups across the south to come to Oxford in support of their march."

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