GMP and MCC advice for residents on the English Defence League Demonstration – 7 March 2015 [1]
Information from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Manchester City Council (MCC):
“Background
The English Defence League (EDL) is an organisation which focuses on opposition to what it considers to be a spread of Islamism and Sharia in the United Kingdom. It has held a number of protests across the country and has faced confrontations with various groups, including Unite Against Fascism (UAF) and the police. Previously there has been considerable disorder at other demonstration sites.