Derby locals lined the streets of a busy neighbourhood in a show of solidarity and peaceful protest on Wednesday August 7, 2024.
People started congregating in groups on Normanton Road from around 2pm.
It is an area where a mosque and immigration centre is in the vicinity.
A nationwide febrile environment over the past 48-hours was born following lists of immigration centres - along with lawyers’ details who allegedly represent asylum seekers - that was widely circulated online.
The Derby protest follows unrest across the country that saw pockets of violence erupt over the past week, leading to over 400 arrests.
In Derby no disturbances were reported. Police thanked the local community and reiterated its stance on ‘protecting the people of Derbyshire’.
Peaceful protest activity in Derby largely follows the national trend where people came together in a show of unity.
Here are some photos from the protests.
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The protest in Derby saw smiling attendees keen to share messages of allyship | Vanessa Boon
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People appeared keen to show messages advocating empathy, compassion and understanding. | Vanessa Boon
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Local unions turned out to show their support | Vanessa Boon
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Numerous placards with various messages could be seen at the protest | Vanessa Boon