Neo-Nazis say they are planning a second march in Liverpool after a rally was cancelled at the weekend amid clashes with anti-facists .

Far-right group National Action tweeted that it would hold another “White Man March” on August 29.

The news comes after six people were arrested and one man treated for facial injuries as around 200 counter-protesters prevented a group of 30 extremists marching through the city centre on Saturday.

Members Anti-Fascist Network and Unite Against Fascism surrounded the extremists at Lime Street station, forcing them to seek refuge in the lost luggage office as police sought to keep the two sides apart.

In the run-up to the march, more than 2,100 people had signed a petition calling on the police to protect local Jews. Communal leaders said extremists intended to incite racial hatred.

This week the Merseyside Jewish Representative Council warned that a second rally would spark a similar counter-protest.
The council said: “Due to the overwhelming opposition in Liverpool to the White Man March, National Action were forced to abandon their protest.

“Should it be that they plan another White Man March in Liverpool, they will be met with the same opposition.”

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said he would be appealing to Home Secretary Theresa May to ban a future march.

The Home Office provides police with powers which can restrict public protests if there are security issues.

Merseyside Police said they had not yet received notification from National Action of another march.

A previous White Man March, held four months ago in Newcastle, attracted around 100 extremists and saw the burning and shredding of Israeli flags.