Statement from Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said;
“Over the past few years, Plymouth has had its fair share of tragedy and throughout it all, we have shown that we stick together. When the chips are down we rally together, we do not turn against each other.
“I am therefore disappointed that there is a demonstration scheduled to happen in Plymouth tomorrow. Whilst we are working with the Police to ensure that the event is peaceful, let me be clear, with the continued disinformation being shared on social media, with the clear intent to whip-up hate and increase tensions in local communities, false and damaging information is spreading quickly.
“We will continue to monitor the situation. However, anyone seeking to come to Plymouth to kick start any criminal, violent or antisocial behaviour is not welcome. I would ask that everyone stays at home and not add any fuel to the fire, jumping on a band wagon being peddled by right-wing racists elsewhere in the country.
“Everyone living, working and visiting Plymouth has the right to feel and be safe. We must not let those who seek to divide us win.”