Police issue statement after anti-immigration protest in Sheffield city centre
A march is planned at the weekend
An estimated 20 people, some with England flags, gathered in the Peace Gardens from 7pm on Wednesday, June 10.
If followed a call for protests in 70 towns and cities following a knife attack in Belfast on Monday night.
A photo circulated online shows a handful of anti-immigration protesters at the Peace Gardens, several police officers and a larger group, describing themselves as anti-fascists.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were in attendance. There were no arrests and the protest passed without incident.”
Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Facism (SCARF) had earlier put out a call to “show your opposition”.
They later posted: “We outnumbered, surrounded and sent them packing. Hoping for the same but even better this Saturday.”
Anti-immigration group Raise the Colours has organised a protest march in Sheffield on Saturday. SCARF has organised a counter demonstration.
In Belfast, people were forced to flee their homes amid disorder following the knife attack.
Houses and cars were set on fire and public transport paused in the city.
A 30-year-old Sudanese man is due to appear in court on Wednesday charged with attempted murder following the attack in north Belfast on Monday night.
He has also been charged with possession of an article with blade in a public place and threats to kill.
A man in his 40s remains in hospital with serious injuries to his eyes, neck and back.