There is a heavy police presence on side roads adjacent to the Cenotaph in Middlesbrough in case trouble flares

The gathering is remaining calm with some people noting a lack of organisation to the protest. Police are preparing to close Linthorpe Road to escort the protest to Centre Square at walking place.

Protesters are chanting "We are England til we die!"

Rocks being thrown as rioting starts in Middlesbrough

Police have now contained the protest with batons being used and scuffles with police

Arrests are taking place

Police helicopter is in the air

The protest is now approaching Centre Square with chants of T-T-TESSIDER