Police have battled with thousands of demonstrators during clashes between the English Defence League (EDL) and Unite Against Fascism (UAF) in Bolton.

More than 1,500 UAF and 2,000 EDL supporters were in Victoria Square and a number of people were injured.

Sixty-seven people were arrested, including the UAF protest organiser on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder, police said.

The EDL says it opposes "militant Islam" and Sharia law.

UAF accuses the EDL of being a far right party but it describes itself as a peaceful, non-political group.
civil unrest, in.. England of all places ;-)

BBC News - Police battle to control EDL and UAF protest in Bolton