Sheffield council condemns early morning masked protest march

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Dozens of masked protesters held an early morning march in Sheffield on Sunday opposing illegal immigration.

Dozens of people wearing black clothing and masks marched along Staniforth Road in Darnall, Sheffield from 05:30 on Sunday, holding banners as anti-illegal immigration protesters. South Yorkshire Police received reports of the gathering and officers attended, with the group dispersing around 08:40. The BBC reports that the protest was organised via Patriot Platform, described as an anti-illegal immigration group.

Zahira Naz, deputy leader of Sheffield City Council, said she was 'horrified and angry' about the march. 'Our communities should never have to wake up feeling intimidated, uninformed or unsafe in their own neighbourhoods,' she added. She vowed the community would not be 'intimidated or silent'.

According to the BBC, Patriot Platform was set up by Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, who is an associate of Tommy Robinson. The group blockaded the Port of Dover last month. Police confirmed that after the protest ended, there had been a report of graffiti but no arrests were made.

Sheffield council condemns early morning masked protest march — Image: BBC South Yorkshire

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Politicians condemn early morning masked marchZahira Naz, deputy Sheffield Council leader, say the community would not be "intimidated or silent".BBC South Yorkshire · 12 Oct, 17:35
Leading Sheffield councillor vows community will not be “divided, intimidated or silent” after far right marchCouncillor Zahira Naz speaks out after masked men seen marching in DarnallSheffield Star · 12 Oct, 15:14
"Sheffield will not be intimidated by this thuggery" says council leader after Tommy Robinson-backed protest“We will not be divided. We will not be intimidated. And we will not be silent”Sheffield Star · 12 Oct, 08:50

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