Video show the sheer scale of the counter protests in Bristol - with thousands gathered to oppose the far right.

But it appears as though no members of the EDL turned up to the protest outside the immigration centre near West Street, Bristol.

Farooq Siddique, 55, who is at the Bristol counter protest, said: "I was walking up this street earlier. I was heartbroken when I saw all of the shops boarded up. "

"They are paying to do that themselves, just to be safe. "

"Everyone was so afraid. It was depressing. I was tearing up."

Farooq, who is a community activist and self-employed restauranteur, said: "Now, suddenly, to see this turnout of at least 2,000 people - it is heartwarming. It is uplifting. "

"It makes you so proud to be Bristolian. "

"I was telling people to avoid this area before, but I wish I hadn't because they should see this. "

"[The far-right] are in the minority. "

"This reminds me why I'm so proud to live in Bristol. This is what makes us brave."