Both sides at the so-called 'Deport Them All' protest were separated by rows of police, although at one point a man from the counter protest broke the line, before being escorted back.

Protesters face off outside City Hall (Image: Denise Bradley)

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Anti-migrant protesters could be heard chanting "send them back", "get them out" and "stop the boats".

There were also chants of support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

One, named Rob, said: "Why don't we all just sit down, we are not going to get anywhere unless we talk.

Rob among the crowd (Image: Denise Bradley) "We are not going to achieve anything shouting at each other.

"Our county is built on immigration, but it is illegal immigration that is the problem.

"It has just got out of........

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