Ten arrested at Royal Mile demonstrations

Police have arrested ten people in relation to demonstrations which took place at Hunters Square and the Royal Mile this afternoon.

Around 40 ‘White Pride’ demonstrators clashed with around 400 anti-fascist marchers.

Three of these arrests relate to religiously-aggravated offences and the remainder were for minor public order offences.

The march was billed as “Remembering our past, taking back our future” and part of a “worldwide” day of “white pride” action.

Counter-protesters had flags and signs with messages such as: “Never again: No to the Nazis”.

Speakers at the counter-demo, organised by Unite Against Fascism, included SNP MP Tommy Sheppard and Labour MP Ian Murray.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Edinburgh Division would like to thank local businesses and members of the public for their assistance and understanding during these events, which on the whole passed off peacefully.”