Manchester EDL protest: 15 arrested...
 

Fifteen people were arrested after a protest by hundreds of supporters and opponents of the English Defence League (EDL) in Manchester.

About 700 EDL demonstrators gathered in Albert Square with about 350 people taking part in a counter protest.

Police stepped up their presence and said trouble had been minimal.

Ch Supt John O'Hare said: "I would like to thank both the people of Manchester and the majority of protesters for their conduct."

Thought they would have disbanded now their leader is in jail.