MIGRANT protests have broken out across UK cities today, as demonstrators clash with police.
It comes following a landmark ruling on the use of the Epping hotel.
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A number of cities will see demonstrations over the weekend, primarily centred on so-called asylum hotels, with an estimated 27 protests expected over the bank holiday weekend.
A protest at Castle Park in Bristol saw mounted police officers clashing with demonstrators.
The demonstration was led by Abolish Asylum System, with anti-racism counter protesters also present.
Another protest in Horley, Surrey saw around 200 anti-immigration protesters draped in St George’s and Union flags.
They were opposed by roughly 50 Stand Up to Racism protesters.
Those on the anti-racism side chanted “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here”, with signs called for an end to deportations.
They were met with abuse from the anti-immigration group, one of whom yelled through a megaphone “you’re all scum and you should be ashamed” claiming it “wasn’t about racism”.
Police are separating the two groups.
Further protests are taking place outside the New Bridge Hotel in Newcastle.
Anti-immigration could be seen carrying Union Jacks as they faced off against police.
One woman could be seen carrying a sign that reads “fairness isn’t extremism”, with a St George’s flag donned like a cape.
The protests come following a ruling earlier this week on the use of the Bell Hotel in Epping.
Following weeks of protests outside the hotel, the High Court ruled that it must remove migrants staying there.
The Home Office has since launched an appeal against the decision in the hopes of continuing its use as a home for asylum seekers.