VIDEO: More than 1000 people take to the streets to protest against Donald Trump's controversial policies

The Stand Up to Racism Sheffield group organised the 'anti-Trump' demonstration to take place outside the City Hall this afternoon - the third such event in the city since the president was inaugurated on January 20.

The previous two events have attracted more than 2000 protesters collectively - and more than 1000 attended the event today.

There were various speakers at the demonstration, including a spokesperson for Black Lives Matter who said: "There are people here from different backgrounds and religions - all standing up to protest against Donald Trump.

"We need to keep this going, get active in your community and in the elections."

The protest was arranged following a series of controversial executive orders announced by President Trump. The latest of which has placed a ban on refugees and travellers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the US or being issued with an immigrant or non-immigrant visa while a 90-day extreme vetting process is carried out. Britons with dual nationality with the seven countries will not be affected.

Protesters described the "divisive" policy as a "Muslim ban" and also called on Theresa May to stop President Trump's planned state visit.

Despite the uproar, Downing Street confirmed the planned state visit would still go ahead on a date yet to be finalised.

President Trump said the executive order would help to protect the US from terrorists.