Sometime before 7 September we had word that a small anti-fascist faction would try to kick things off. This group did not take part in any of the planning meetings, although I am sure they would have been allowed a representative on our steering group, but chose to do their own thing. Our attitude was that the police plan was in the best interests of the community and that if this faction broke away, they would only end up getting kettled.
At the park they stood with a large banner at the back before pulling out, but unlike in 2011 nobody really wanted to give them political house room. Fewer than 400 rushed off, were kettled and served with section 12 and 14 notices. They have apparently been banned from attending any EDL gatherings.