English Defense League protest 'Islamic extremism'
- 12 years ago
Far-right activists in Britain have defied police and politicians to stage a protest in London.
The demonstration was held by the English Defence League, which objects to what it calls Islamic extremism in the UK.
Britain's interior minister has banned marches in the wake of widespread rioting in August and as an alternative, the EDL held what it called a static demonstration in Tower Hamlets, east London.
Opposition protesters from the Unite Against Fascism group also gathered in the area to add their support.
Al Jazeera's Tom Friend reports from the scene.
The demonstration was held by the English Defence League, which objects to what it calls Islamic extremism in the UK.
Britain's interior minister has banned marches in the wake of widespread rioting in August and as an alternative, the EDL held what it called a static demonstration in Tower Hamlets, east London.
Opposition protesters from the Unite Against Fascism group also gathered in the area to add their support.
Al Jazeera's Tom Friend reports from the scene.