In pictures: Brighton anti-racism protesters take to streets

Following demonstrations, officers moved anti-immigration protesters away from counter-protesters and drove them away in a police van towards the train station

About 2,000 counter-protesters took to the streets in Brighton for a peaceful protest on Wednesday night in response to reports of a planned anti-immigration demonstration.

There was a significant police presence but Sussex Police said there were no incidents of note and no arrests.

There were around eight anti-immigration protesters at the scene.

Here is a selection of news images taken on Wednesday.

Two Brighton and Hove buses were trapped after anti-racism protesters gathered at about 19:00 BST

Sussex Police deployed a large policing presence and said no arrests were made in Brighton

Thousands of counter-demonstrators took to the streets of Brighton, while officers formed a ring around anti-immigration protesters

Campaigners brought out "love not hate" signs while shops, takeaways and pubs closed early in Brighton

Anti-racism campaigners also turned out in Hastings