A talk in Brighton by Kellie-Jay Keen, founder of women's rights group Standing For Women, was disrupted by pro-trans activists on Sunday, with smoke bombs thrown and at least two arrested.

A police cordon was in place keeping the protesters away, many of whom hid their faces with masks.

Video shows mask-clad demonstrators clashing with police and chants of "TERFs go home!"

Pro-transgender protesters attempted to prevent the arrests and blocked the police vans until they were eventually cleared from the road.

UK media said the protesters were from the Reclaim Pride Brighton group.

Author J.K. Rowling, who has been criticised for her views on trans issues, tweeted on Sunday afternoon: "I see the Be Kind brigade are once more hiding behind their black masks, throwing smoke bombs, screaming 'scum' at women speaking up for their sex-based rights and howling abuse at lesbians for not doing d*ck. #LetWomenSpeak #LesbianStrength2022."

Kellie-Jay Keen, founder of Standing For Women talk in Brighton disrupted by Pro Transgender activists, smoke bombs were thrown and two Pro Transgender activists were arrested.

A police cordon was in place keeping the protesters away with many hiding their faces with masks.

Pro Transgender protesters attempted to stop the arrests and blocked the police vans until cleared away from the road.