Six people have been arrested and a dispersal order is in place after a protest outside a migrant hotel in Manchester.
Pro and anti-migrant activists clashed with police in the student area of Fallowfield on Sunday.
A man in a mobility scooter was seen flying a Union Jack past the group of Palestine flag-waving opposition.
In other footage police could be seen separating pro and anti migrant protestors as tempers between the two sides flared.
One man could be seen falling to the ground as officers appeared to be detaining another person.
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Six arrests have been made, which includes two arrests on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offences, one on suspicion of theft of police equipment, one on suspicion of assault and one on suspicion of indecent exposure.
There will be an increase in police presence around the wider area, with officers patrolling around nearby streets.
Officers will have the power to instruct and advise anyone who is causing, or likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to leave an area immediately, the force said.
A section 34 dispersal order will remain in place until midnight on Sunday.
One further arrest has taken place inside the hotel, and relates to a man being arrested on suspicion of outraging public indecency, the force added.
All suspects remain in custody for questioning and inquiries are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Trevor Eaton said: ‘This dispersal order has been put in place to prevent offences from occurring and give police the powers to move people on from the area.
‘We will always respect the right to peacefully protest, while making sure to take the appropriate action to ensure that those who live, work, or visit here can feel safe to go about their daily business.’
The arrests came as more marches broke out across the country including in Plymouth, Bristol, Falkirk and Epping, Essex.
Epping became the epicenter of anti-migrant protests after an Ethiopian man staying at the Bell Hotel was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman.
Hadush Kebatu touched the girl and said he ‘wanted to have a baby’ with her during attacks near the hotel in July.
His arrest led to a wave of demonstrations outside the hotel.
In Bristol, three people were arrested on suspicion of assault and affray offences but no serious injuries were reported.
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