Britain First March in Manchester

The Britain First march, billed as a St George's Day rally, brought much of Manchester's commercial district to a standstill.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham had called for calm ahead of the demonstration, which saw three arrests for public order offenses.

Counter-protesters gathered at Piccadilly Gardens to voice their opposition, leading to several tense standoffs that were managed by a heavy police presence.

Local businesses reported significant disruption to trade, while transit officials worked to manage the impact on the city's transport network.