Three people were arrested amid violent scenes as groups demonstrating against immigration clashed with anti-racism protesters in UK's Dover, the BBC reported Saturday.

Smoke bombs were let off and bricks thrown as police turned out in force to oversee hundreds of far-right demonstrators marching through town.

They clashed with anti-fascist demonstrators, leaving five people with minor injuries.

Kent Police said it seized more than 20 weapons including a knuckle duster.

Police said their operation ended at 17:00 GMT after they had arrested individuals for possession of offensive weapons, breaching the peace and public order offences.

Source: MENA