Three people were arrested during protests in Blackpool on Saturday.
The Blackpool: No justice, No peace demonstration was organised by the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and began around midday along the promenade. There was also a counter protest.
A 42-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of police assault, and an 18-year-old man from Blackpool and an a 32-year-old man from Blackpool were arrested on suspicion of causing harassment/alarm/distress.
A police spokesperson said: "As many of you will be aware, there was a protest and counter-protest in Blackpool today.
"The majority of those in attendance exercised their right to protest in a lawful manner.
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"However, unfortunately three people engaged in behaviour which led to their arrest.
"A 42-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of police assault, and an 18-year-old man from Blackpool and an a 32-year-old man from Blackpool were arrested under Section 5 of the Public Order Act – causing harassment/alarm/distress.
"We’d just like to thank the residents and business owners of Blackpool for their patience and understanding throughout the day."
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