Anti-immigration and anti-racism demonstrators line the streets of Portsmouth

Protestors and counter demonstrators took to the streets of Portsmouth this afternoon.

Anti-immigration protestors from the South Coast Patriots gathered at Clarence Pier at 12.30pm this afternoon (November 23) before marching to Guildhall Square.

In opposition the anti-immigration march, anti-racism demonstrators, from Stand up to Racism, also turned out with placards and flags with their group’s message.

There was a heavy police presence at the march with officers keeping both sides separated from each other.

This comes following a series of protests in the city and its surrounding area over the past few months with the largest being held in Waterlooville in opposition of planned asylum seeker accommodation. Those plans have since been scrapped.

Take a look at some pictures from the marches:

5. Portsmouth Marches

Anti-immigration group, South Coast Patriots, and anti-racism group, Stand Up To Racism, have both taken to the streets of Portsmouth in organised opposing marches. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak