Watch the moment counter protesters holding ‘stop the far-right’ placards confront GB News cameras while Charlie Peters reports.
Our National Reporter was live in Aldershot trying to speak to both sides of the argument as migrant hotel protests erupts in the Hampshire town.
Charlie said nobody was forthcoming from the ‘anti-racist’ crowd to offer their perspective but were happy to throw their placards in front of GB News cameras.
One individual branded GB News “Nazis” as Charlie asked why he was protesting, while everybody else refused to comment.
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|Protesters attempted to shove their placards in front of the GB News camera
“You’re a comedy show”, said another, to which Charlie responded: “We’re not a comedy show, we’re a news channel and a very good one.”
Our reporter said: “People on the other side have engaged with interviews. One told us she has never been to a protest before but she is here tonight in Aldershot because she is so concerned about what is happening to her local community.
“They are saying ‘no apartments for illegals, they say there is so much demand for housing in Aldershot and Farnham and instead they are seeing an entire hotel being used to support asylum seekers.
“This protest is being led by women, concerned about the safety of their children and grandchildren. They are concerned about the people being brought into their community.”
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|Charlie Peters spoke as Stand Up to Racism protesters attempted to disrupt
“On the other side, we have people here describing them as ‘Nazis’.”
Charlie approached the Stand Up to Racism crowd once more to try and get a comment, only to be ushered away by individuals carrying placards.
One rushed up to the camera and a security guard was forced into action to ensure the placards did not become a hindrance to the GB News broadcast.
Law enforcement agencies throughout England are implementing enhanced security measures in anticipation of demonstrations scheduled at accommodation facilities for asylum seekers this weekend.
Officers are preparing for possible confrontations as opposing groups plan simultaneous gatherings at multiple locations.
Senior police officials have activated special protocols, including evidence-gathering teams ready to address any incidents of public disturbance.
Chief constable BJ Harrington, who chairs the National Police Chiefs' Council operations coordination committee, stated: "We urge communities to carefully consider the information they read, share and trust from online sources."
Authorities remain committed to protecting lawful demonstration rights whilst maintaining public order.
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