Refugee supporters hold 'welcome event' for asylum seekers in Kent
by Clara Hernanz from on (#59707)
Show of support near Folkestone turned ugly after up to 50 protesters chanted racist messages
More than 200 people gathered outside a former military barracks housing asylum seekers near Folkestone, to counter rising far-right activity against migrants.
Far-right protesters clashed with the police around midday on Saturday as they encircled the refugee supporters with vans. After the welcome event, around 50 protesters brandishing St George's and the British flags marched while chanting racist messages.
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