Welcome to our live coverage of the protest taking place in Middlesbrough today. As the clock approaches 2pm, tensions are high as demonstrators are set to gather at the Cenotaph outside Albert Park. This protest, planned as a tribute to the victims of the recent Southport stabbings, has been overshadowed by fears of potential far-right involvement and the spread of misinformation online.
Join us as we bring you real-time updates from the scene, including, observations from our reporters on the ground, and photos and videos from the scene. Stay tuned for a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute account of this developing situation.
The LIVE feed has now ended. You can view our summary video below, or photos from the day here: When Hate Ignited: Photos Tell the Story of the Middlesbrough Riot
Last Updated on 6 August 2024