Among the first violent responses by "anti-racist" counter protesters happened in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire on 3 August. A 17-strong gang, of which 2, Sameer Ali and Adnan Ghafoor, were sentenced for their crimes, attacked a small number of peaceful protesters (who, according to the mainstream media, were "pro-[[English Defence League]]") wearing Union Jacks.<ref>[https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/counter-protestors-who-clashed-with-far-right-edl-in-leeds-jailed-4735635 Counter protestors who clashed with far-right 'EDL' in Leeds are jailed]</ref> | Among the first violent responses by "anti-racist" counter protesters happened in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire on 3 August. A 17-strong gang, of which 2, Sameer Ali and Adnan Ghafoor, were sentenced for their crimes, attacked a small number of peaceful protesters (who, according to the mainstream media, were "pro-[[English Defence League]]") wearing Union Jacks.<ref>[https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/counter-protestors-who-clashed-with-far-right-edl-in-leeds-jailed-4735635 Counter protestors who clashed with far-right 'EDL' in Leeds are jailed]</ref> |