UK: Anti-immigration and anti-rascist groups plan demonstrations in Lincoln July 8

Event

Anti-immigration campaigners plan to demonstrate in Lincoln, July 8, against the development of a new asylum-seeker accommodation center in nearby Scampton. The Enough is Enough group will gather at Speakers' Corner in Cornwall Square, at 12:00. A counter-protest is planned by anti-racist groups, including Lincoln Trades Council and Stand Up To Racism, in the same location at 11:00. Tension is likely to be high between the opposing groups.

Police will likely deploy in significant numbers to monitor and manage the demonstrations, and keep opposing groups of protesters apart. Security measures and associated road closures will likely cause localized traffic disruptions. The protests are likely to remain peaceful, but scuffles between protesters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Heed the instructions of security officials. Plan for some localized ground travel disruptions. Leave the area immediately if security disturbances occur.