Eight arrests at anti-immigration and counter protest

Around 300 people joined a "Stop The Boats" anti-immigration march in Brighton while a much larger counter‑protest, "Carnival Against Fascism," drew about 4,000 people — DJ Fatboy Slim even played, saying "more disco, less fascism."
Eight people were arrested for offences including assaulting an officer, breach of the peace and possession of a pyrotechnic; riot police were deployed after items were thrown at officers.
Local leaders stressed Brighton's diversity and the need to protect communities, while police said they were balancing protest rights with public safety.