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Three arrests at Luton Britain First march and counter-protest Three arrests at Luton Britain First march and counter-protest
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Three men were arrested during a march in Luton by members of the far-right group, Britain First, and an counter-protest by Unite Against Fascism. Three men were arrested during a march in Luton by members of the far-right group, Britain First, and a counter-protest by Unite Against Fascism.
A man, 38, from Luton was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, and a man, 48, from London on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly at Saturday's marches.A man, 38, from Luton was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, and a man, 48, from London on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly at Saturday's marches.
Another man was arrested on suspicion of harassment and being drunk and disorderly.Another man was arrested on suspicion of harassment and being drunk and disorderly.
All three men are in police custody.All three men are in police custody.
Bedfordshire Police did not disclose whether those arrested were affiliated with either group.Bedfordshire Police did not disclose whether those arrested were affiliated with either group.
The force said about 250 people took part in the marches. Hundreds of officers kept the groups apart.The force said about 250 people took part in the marches. Hundreds of officers kept the groups apart.
Ch Supt David Boyle said the force would always facilitate peaceful protest, but would not tolerate anti-social behaviour or intimidation.Ch Supt David Boyle said the force would always facilitate peaceful protest, but would not tolerate anti-social behaviour or intimidation.
Police were unsuccessful in an attempt to prevent leaders of Britain First taking part in the march, but had stopped them from carrying banners demanding no more mosques.Police were unsuccessful in an attempt to prevent leaders of Britain First taking part in the march, but had stopped them from carrying banners demanding no more mosques.
Rehana Faisal, from Luton council of mosques, said: "Each time these groups come, those feelings of sadness, alienation for young people are amplified."Rehana Faisal, from Luton council of mosques, said: "Each time these groups come, those feelings of sadness, alienation for young people are amplified."
Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First, said the group was "against racism" but was protesting against a perceived rise in "extreme" Islamic views in the town.Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First, said the group was "against racism" but was protesting against a perceived rise in "extreme" Islamic views in the town.