Rival protests are happening in Plymouth this evening as a large police presence has decended on the area.

Flag Force Plymouth planned to meet near Poundland at 5pm and encouraged supporters to bring St George's Cross or Union flags to the "peaceful and lawful" demonstration.

A counter protest was organised by Plymouth anti-fascists, who arranged to gather at the Sundail at 4pm. They described the Flag Force Plymouth meet as "far right mobilisation".

PlymouthLive has received photos and videos from the scene, as some say "thugs" are "terrorising people in the city centre". The event follows a protest outside of Plymouth City Council over the removal of St George's flags last week.

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