17 heartening pictures showing Preston standing against racism and riots

More than 100 people gathered on the edge of Preston city centre on Saturday for a display of definace against racism following more than a week of far-right distrubances nationwide.

They were taking part in a rally – held under the banner “Preston United Against Facism and Racism” – which was staged on Friargate North. Lancashire Post cameras were there to capture it.

>» Click here to read a full report on the event and the thoughts of some of those who addressed the crowd.

9. Preston anti-racism demonstration responds to far-right riots

Several organisations were involved in staging the event, including the Lancashire Association of Trades Union Councils Photo: Daniel Martino

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10. Preston anti-racism demonstration responds to far-right riots

Local businesses offered free food to those who had gathered for the event Photo: Daniel Martino

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11. Preston anti-racism demonstration responds to far-right riots

Part of the crowd, as seen from Noor Barber on Friargate North Photo: Daniel Martino

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12. Preston anti-racism demonstration responds to far-right riots

Preston has been spared the riots of the past 10 days - but the scenes witnessed elsewhere stirred a defiant display in the city Photo: Daniel Martino

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