
ALT We reasonably believe, based on the information available and on previous similar incidents, that the coming together of the UKIP protest with groups who are opposed to its presence would be highly likely to lead to violence and serious disorder.\n\nIt would be reckless to allow an event to go ahead in this location, in these circumstances, so we have used our powers to require it to take place elsewhere.\n\nWe are not doing so on the grounds of politics. We're not even doing so on the grounds of whether people will be offended or not by UKIP\u2019s presence. We are doing so solely on our risk assessment for serious disorder.\n\nThe protest can still take place elsewhere as it did last time. If UKIP will engage with our teams, we are confident a less provocative location that avoids the risk of serious disorder can be identified.























