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Telford marches banned

The Home Secretary has decided that marches planned in Telford this weekend cannot go ahead.

• From: Home Office and The Rt Hon Theresa May
• Published: 12 August 2011

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This follows plans by the English Defence League (EDL) to march in the town on August 13.

Communities protected

‘I have given my consent to a ban on marches in Telford this weekend. It is clear that a ban is needed to ensure communities and property are protected,’ said the Home Secretary.

‘What this ban does not do, however, is stop an EDL presence or a static demonstration in Telford this weekend.

‘West Mercia Police have a significant number of officers being deployed to police any EDL presence. I encourage all local people to work with the police to ensure community relations are not undermined.’

Published 12 August 2011