Anti-fascist protestors turn out in force for peaceful demonstration outside Wakefield hotel

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Anti-fascist protestors turned out in force for a demonstration outside a Wakefield hotel.

Around 150 people attended the Cedar Court Hotel in Calder Grove - where asylum seekers are known to reside - on Saturday.

Protestors gather outside Cedar Court Hotel. (pic by Scott Merrylees / National World)Protestors gather outside Cedar Court Hotel. (pic by Scott Merrylees / National World)
Protestors gather outside Cedar Court Hotel. (pic by Scott Merrylees / National World) | Scott Merrylees / National World

No other groups attended and the event passed off peacefully. West Yorkshire Police were in attendance as part of a “significant operation” to combat further disorder.

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It involved more than 500 officers, including those trained in public order and other specialisms, deployed in protected vehicles.  

The police at Cedar Court Hotel. (pic by Scott Merrylees / National World)The police at Cedar Court Hotel. (pic by Scott Merrylees / National World)
The police at Cedar Court Hotel. (pic by Scott Merrylees / National World) | Scott Merrylees / National World

The operation was put in place to protect several vulnerable locations, including the Cedar Court Hotel.  

A force spokesman said: “West Yorkshire Police will maintain an ability to respond to any incidents of disorder and ensure the public are kept safe and offenders brought to justice.”

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