EDL in Leicester

October 09, 2010 16:49 - Nick Lowes reports on Twitter that EDL are beginning to board coaches to return home.

October 09, 2010 16:08 - Unconfirmed reports on Twitter of around 300 EDL breaking through police lines to attack black and asian youth.

October 09, 2010 16:00 - Leics Police claim: "Protesters from both the EDL and UAF are beginning to leave the demonstration site at Humberstone Gate East. Police Officers are continuing to police the dispersal process as protesters make their way back to their coaches and vehicles." They also claim that none of the 5 arrested men are from Leicester.

October 09, 2010 15:50 - Reports indicate that the EDL protest is approaching its conclusion.

October 09, 2010 15:24 - Leicestershire Police are claiming (on Twitter) 1,000 EDL supporters and 700 UAF supporters.

October 09, 2010 15:20 - Leicestershire Police report that injured officer has been treated and is likely to be discharged soon.

October 09, 2010 15:00 - Nick Lowes reports on Twitter that the EDL rally has begun.

October 09, 2010 14:50 - Leics Police report on Twitter that coaches (presumably containing EDL) are arriving at protest site.

October 09, 2010 14:45 - The Leicester Mercury reports that the EDL "have thrown missiles at the International Arts Centre, in Humberstone Gate East, and smashed windows."

October 09, 2010 14:41 - Leics Police report on Twitter that one police officer has been taken to hospital with a leg injury.

October 09, 2010 14:33 - Unconfirmed claims on Twitter of EDL supporters attacking police.

October 09, 2010 14:20 - Leics Police announce on Twitter that they are mobilising additional officers in "protective clothing," presumably riot gear.

October 09, 2010 14:00 - Claim on Twitter that the EDL have thrown two fireworks at police horses.

Leicestershire Police claim three arrested on Market Street, but offer no further details. Comments on Twitter suggests that this is for public order offences.

October 09, 2010 13:50 - Twitter: "EDL arriving at the demo point in Leicester chants of "Allah is a paedo" and "Your not English anymore" just thrown a can of beer at police."

October 09, 2010 13:45 - Leicester Mercury: "Police officers formed a line blocking off the area of the protest at about 1.45pm to stop groups of people shepherded to the site from breaking away."

October 09, 2010 13:30 - Police report on Twitter that they have arrested one person on unspecified "drugs offences."

October 09, 2010 12:02 - Leicestershire Police: "More protesters making their way into the city. Getting busy around Hotel Street and the market. However, all currently peaceful, no arrests"

October 09, 2010 01:00 - Report on Twitter: "Police surrounding a pub with a couple of hundred EDL chanting 'Who the f*ck is Allah'"