Telford EDL march passes off peacefully
Police said a protest in Telford by members of the English Defence League passed off peacefully this afternoon.
A statement from West Mercia Police said: "An estimated 300 to 350 EDL supporters gathered to listen to speeches in Church Street, Wellington, during the morning and early afternoon, while another 200 to 250 have attended a 'unity rally' on the Nailor's Row Car Park. Both groups were accompanied by police to their respective assembly sites.
"The crowds were largely good natured and there were only sporadic and isolated incidents of disorder in various parts of the town which were quickly dealt with by police.
"Two people were arrested this morning en route to Telford and three in various parts of Wellington for public order offences and breach of bail."
