Saturday demo should not impact on town centre

The force said it was aware of a proposed demonstration by the Britain First group on Saturday, October 4 in Rotherham town centre.

Around 200 people are expected to attend the event, which will include a short march through Rotherham via Corporation Street and Bridgegate to All Saint's Square.

Chief Superintendent Jason Harwin said: “Public safety is our priority, balancing the rights of individuals’ right to protest against the rights of others going about their daily lives.

“This demonstration is on a much smaller scale to other demonstrations in recent weeks, including the EDL march in mid-September.

“There will be significantly fewer demonstrators and police officers working and there will be no barriers or fixed road closures.

“Overall, we do not anticipate there to be a significant impact to the town centre.”

Rolling road closures will be used as the march progresses through the town, to keep disruption to a minimum, police said.