A demonstration will take place in Reading tomorrow in response to the “far right riots” that have gripped parts of the country in recent weeks.

Students from the University of Reading are holding a counter-demonstration to the anti-immigration protests and “racially motivated incidents” of recent weeks. 

A group of students have organised the demo to take place on Broad Street on tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm.

It is not known how many are likely to attend. 

A spokesperson for the activist group has asked fellow members and the wider public to come forward and join them in the fight against the far-right. 

The demonstration will start tomorrow outside HSBC bank on Broad Street. Attendees are asked to wear masks, bring a friend, and bring banners and advised “not to talk to cops”. 

This comes as the first tranche of protests broke out last week following the fatal stabbing of three young girls at a dance class in Southport, Merseyside.

Riots have taken place across the country after misinformation about the immigration status of the man charged, Axel Rudakubana, spread online.

The spokesperson for the protest said that the recent riots from the far right have shown us the ugliest side of our country.

They continued to say that their 'political opinions' are thinly veiled racism and xenophobia - which have no place in our communities.

The spokesperson said "We want to show these people that they are unequivocally unwelcome in our community; that racism and intolerance will never be welcome here.

"While the protest has been promoted by different organisations and groups we would like to stress that this is not organised by any of them. Some of us are members of said groups, but each of us has come together as individuals and this group is entirely autonomous.

"We are all members of the Reading community that have come together to oppose the violent, vile far right that represents a tiny fraction of our country."

The organisers went on to say that they hope to make it clear to the entire community that everyone is welcome in Reading, and that our community is one that embraces and celebrates diversity rather than opposing.