22 July 2012 Last updated at 07:01 ET

Men arrested after Chelmsford EDL protest

EDL protest in Chelmsford Police said they were given no prior notice of the EDL protest in the centre of Chelmsford

Three men arrested following a protest by members of the English Defence League (EDL) in Chelmsford on Saturday have been released on bail.

They were held on suspicion of committing racially aggravated public order offences.

A 35-year-old from Rochester, Kent, a 19-year-old from Dagenham, Essex, and an 18-year-old from Yateley, Hampshire, are due to answer bail on 9 September.

About 30 people took part in the demonstration, police said.

A spokesman said no prior notification of the demonstration was given to Essex Police.

The protest in the city centre was contained within two hours, the spokesman added.

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