Hundreds of protesters and counter-demonstrators descended on a Kent market town over immigration.

A group of anti-immigration demonstrators bearing English and British flags gathered in Faversham on Saturday morning (September 6) – claiming they were protesting to "save our kids" and oppose asylum seekers.

They were met and outnumbered by a group of counter demonstrators organised by Faversham Against Racism and others.

People began to gather outside the Post Office from about 10am waving banners. One witness described "yelling" and people draped in flags. Other people held placards saying "refugees welcome". It comes in the wake of weeks of discontent and protests around the country.

Jenny Holt, a local resident, said: "I'm here to stand and be counted – these people are divisive. So

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