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About 300 people protested in Mold, North Wales, today about potential plans to house asylum seekers.

Demonstrators stood outside Poundland over rumours that some flats in the town could be used to house asylum seekers, the BBC reported.

About 40 counter protesters stood nearby with banners that read “no to racism” and “asylum seekers welcome”.

One of the organisers, Netty Lloyd, told the BBC: “I’ve lived in Mold for 49 years. We need our community to stay together, look after each other, and support our own first.”

One of the counter-protesters, Benjamin Lawrence Jones, said he wanted to come and show his support for “people from different backgrounds”.

Several metres of fencing separated roughly 70 protesters on both sides outside the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Westhill.

Anti-migration protesters chanted “send them home” and one man draped in a flag shouted “we’re not racist: you’re f***ing deluded”, reports The Times.

Counter-protesters wave signs saying phrases like “blame millionaires nae refugees” and “warfare is NOT family entertainment”. Some even served cake.

Northumbria police confirmed that no arrests were made today in Newcastle during the policing operation.

Protests had been planned at the New Bridge Hotel today.

Only had a handful of people turning up at an anti-migrant protest at the four-star Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf.

A man on a megaphone outside claimed there had been up to 40 people there at 3pm, but by 4.20pm there were just single figures. A policeman said the number of protesters didn’t get above ten, reports The Times.

Officers outside said that they were briefed on Friday night that the hotel had been emptied and no asylum seekers were living there anymore.

The hotel entrance is blocked off with metal fencing and security guards are patrolling it because of the protesters.

At least 15 people have been arrested today in the protests over hotels housing asylum seekers.

One woman was arrested in Bristol on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.

Three arrests were made in Horley, Surrey, during protests outside the Sheraton Four Points hotel. Two were for breach of the peace, and one was for breaching the conditions of a community protection notice.

In Liverpool, 11 arrests were made. Police had to invoke a public order act, and return UKIP protesters to their starting point due to “serious disruption to the community”.

Three arrests have been made at the Sheraton Four Points hotel in Horley, Surrey.

Two were for breach of the peace, and one was for breaching the conditions of a community protection notice.

Chief Supt Juliet Parker said officers had supported the public’s right to protest outside the hotel.

“Unfortunately, while the majority of those present were protesting lawfully, there were some individuals whose behaviour became disruptive, and they were arrested,” she said.

“Officers were also present to minimise disruption to the local community.”

Police confirmed that there have been no arrests made in Perth, Scotland, during the protests this morning.

Protesters clashed in Bristol today.

Merseyside Police confirmed 11 arrests were made following a protest by UKIP and a counter-protest in Liverpool city centre earlier today.

They were arrested for various offences, including being drunk and disorderly, assault and affray.

People from different groups gathered outside St George’s Hall from around 11am this morning and there was a large police presence.

A march by UKIP began at around 1.20pm, but shortly afterwards the procession was directed back to St George’s Hall after police used legislation known as Section 12 under the Public Order Act (1986). Police decided to invoke this legislation “due to the serious disruption which was being caused to the community at the time, including the road network”.

Superintendent Karl Baldwin said: “There was a large policing presence in Liverpool city centre today to ensure the safety of those taking part in the protest and counter-protest as well as the wider public.

“We will never tolerate acts of criminality or anti-social behaviour and despite the vast majority of people protesting lawfully, and peacefully, sadly there were a number of people who were arrested for various offences, including public order offences and assault.

“A decision was made shortly after the march got underway to apply conditions under Section 12 of the Public Order Act, which redirected the march back to St George’s Hall. This decision wasn’t taken lightly and was made because there was evidence of serious disruption to the community, which is one of the limited reasons such conditions can be applied.

“The police are often faced with the challenge of treading the fine line between upholding everyone’s rights to protest equitably, whilst endeavouring to keep the peace and ensure the public are safe. We plan ahead, in a co-ordinated way, to ensure we do this consistently, fairly and proportionately.

“We would like to thank members of the public and businesses in the city centre for their patience during the course of this event.”

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker in Bristol.

No officer sustained serious physical injury or required hospital treatment, Avon and Somerset Police confirmed, but enquiries will be carried out after reports of assaults on officers.

Officers detained a small number of other individuals at various points of the operation, but they have been de-arrested.

Chief Insp Keith Smith said: “Our priority today has been to enable lawful peaceful protest for both groups.

“Our officers have dealt admirably with a really challenging situation and I’d like to take the opportunity to thank them for their professionalism.

“While there were moments of disturbance, we’re pleased to say the two protests have passed without significant incident.

“We worked with Bristol City Council to try to minimise disruption to other members of the public and that did mean a road closure was required, but this has now been lifted.

“We’re grateful for people’s patience while we policed these protests.”

Photos are coming in from Perth, Scotland, where large numbers of protesters clashed outside the Radisson Hotel.

Both groups were separated by police.

Anti-migration protesters used hand gestures to swear at the counter demonstrators and held signs saying “Perth is full”, “empty the hotels now”. One pointed at the slogan on his shirt saying “stop importing, start deporting” as he chanted.

Anti-racism protestors held up yellow signs saying “love over fear”, “stop the far right” and “refugees welcome”.

Around 200 anti-immigration protesters clashed with about 50 Stand Up to Racism protesters on Bonehurst Road in Horley, West Sussex.

The anti-racism protesters chanted “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here” and “stop deportations”.

The demonstrators were hurled insults by the anti-migration group in return, with one shouting “you’re all scum and you should be ashamed” and that “this wasn’t about racism”.

Lines of police had to separate the two groups.

The Stand Up to Racism protesters were moved to a smaller area as they chanted “no hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here”.

Abolish Asylum System protesters shouted back “no they’re f****ng not” from the other side of the street.

An anti-racism protester says they understand why people are angry in the UK, with economic inequality and a housing crisis. They urged people not to blame this on migrants, who have “been through enough”.

Emma Taylor-Beale, who is protesting for Stand Up to Racism in Horley told the PA news agency: “I’ve got a heart for anyone who’s got a need and our migrant community deserve protection, they deserve dignity, they’ve been through enough.”

She said she was not surprised at the number of anti-immigration protesters that had turned out to the demonstration, given what she had seen on social media.

Ms Taylor-Beale said: “This time last year when we had the riots in the summer, all of us showing support were the massive majority in Brighton and in Crawley, and the far-right were there, but they weren’t like the members of the public.

“This isn’t just the far-right, you can’t label everyone on that side who’s come out as far-right, I think people are buying into lies, they’re angry, they’re hurt and people have got a reason to be angry right now.”

She argued that economic inequality and the housing crisis was at the root of the divide.

Anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters have clashed during a protest in Horley on Saturday afternoon.

A Stand Up to Racism protester said: “Not everyone in a hotel is a rapist, I’m not here to defend rapists, I’m here to defend ordinary people.

“F*** the rapists, I’m not here to defend them, none of us are. If you’re against racism and you’re against women being touched we should all be together, because that’s what we all believe, that’s what I believe.”

An anti-immigration protester wearing a West Ham United football shirt offered his hand out and said that was a “valid” statement but a couple of minutes later, he sat on another man’s shoulders yelling “what you’re doing is disgusting” at the anti-racism protesters.

More pictures from Horley, Surrey, show anti-migration protestors squaring up to police as they stand between demonstrators to attempt to keep the peace in the town.

Abolish Asylum System protesters have been chanting and holding up signs saying “get them out!!” outside the Radisson Hotel in Perth, Scotland.

More pictures from Bristol show police officers attempting to control the crowds during the clash between Abolish Asylum System and counter demonstrators at Castle Park in Bristol.

The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels as they await a decision on their claims has risen by 8% since the previous year, to 32,059, according to Home Office data released on August 21.

It also showed the number of asylum seekers was a record high – now 111,000, which is a 14% increase.

The number of people waiting for an initial asylum decision had decreased to 90,812, almost 24% lower.

People removed by force had increased to 9,072, which was 25% higher than last year.

Protesters have gathered outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Tamworth.

Tamworth Council said it would review the use of the Holiday Inn Express, where violent disorder took place following the Southport attack last summer.

In a statement, it said: “The situation at Epping Forest represents a potentially important legal precedent, and we are carefully assessing what this might mean for our circumstances here in Tamworth.”

Here are the timings for the Abolish Asylum System protests across the UK today.

– 1pm, Newcastle – New Bridge Hotel

– 1pm, Nuneaton – Town Hall

– 1pm, Liverpool – St George’s Hall

– 1pm, Mold – Mold Bus Station

– 2pm, Wakefield – Cedar Court Hotel

– 3pm, London – Britannia Canary Wharf

– 6pm, Westhill (Aberdeen) – Hampton by Hilton.

Police officers have had to keep protesting groups apart in Horley, West Sussex.

One man wearing a West Ham United football shirt yelled “you’re not welcome here, you’re not welcome here, you’re not welcome here” at anti-racism protesters, as he was held back by police, reports the Independent.

Anti-immigration protesters were heard chanting “Tommy, Tommy, Tommy, Tommy Robinson”, a far-right activist.

The Stand Up to Racism protesters were escorted back towards Horley train station where their march began.

Protesters and counter-protesters have gathered outside the New Bridge Hotel in Newcastle.

The city’s council has been in talks with the Home Office to end use of the hotel by asylum seekers.

A protestor squares up to a police officer in Horley.

Pictures show police clashing with protesters in Bristol.

A Bristol Post reporter at the scene said: “Police officers are split between surrounding protesters and trying to keep counter protesters away. Lots of pushing and shoving between those at the front and police.

“Counter protesters are still chanting, energy is very high. Some people are chanting against the police. Horses separate the two sides too.

“Protesters are very quiet and just stood in a huddle surrounded by officers. The road is closed right outside entrance to NCP car park [Lower Castle Street].”

A crowd of counter-protestors has surrounded a group of anti-migration protestors in Bristol.

They were heard chanting “refugees are welcome.”

Stand Up To Racism has declared “victory” over an anti-migration crowd in Perth.

Police have been granted additional powers to disrupt suspected criminality ahead of a UKIP march in Liverpool’s city centre.

A section 34 dispersal order and a section 60 order have been introduced.

It also includes a section 60AA authorisation, meaning failure to remove a face covering when asked by an officer could result in arrest. Any face covering can also be seized by a police officer.

Read more here.

Anti-migration protestors are starting to gather in Bristol. A counter-protest is also planned in the city.

A large crowd of protestors has gathered in Liverpool ahead of protests, images shared online show.

Pictures show a large crowd has gathered in Perth, Scotland.

People are taking part in a counter protest against an Abolish Asylum System protest outside the Radisson Hotel.

Two demonstrations are competing to make the most noise at a protest at a Holiday Inn near Cardiff Airport.

A Stand Up To Racism poster ahead of the event said: “When Nigel Farage celebrates the targeting of asylum seekers and calls for copycats, it’s a green light to the far right.

We won’t let hate go unchallenged – join us in Rhoose to show solidarity with Afghan refugees and stop the racists in their tracks.”

Dan Jarvis, Labour’s security minister, said: “We’ve made a very clear commitment that we’re going to close all of the asylum hotels.

“That was a manifesto commitment that we stood on and we will honour.

“We’re clearing up the legacy that we inherited from the previous government but the closures of these hotels need to be done in an ordered and managed way.”

Locals in a small UK village are worried about their house prices due to a migrant hotel.

Read more here.

The timings of Stand Up To Racism protests on Saturday:

11am, Perth – Radisson Hotel 12pm, Bristol – Castle Park 12pm, Exeter – Hampton by Hilton 12pm, Tamworth – Holiday Inn Express 12:30pm, Cannock – Bandstand 1pm, Liverpool – St George’s Hall 1pm, Mold – Mold Bus Station 1pm, Newcastle – New Bridge Hotel 1pm, Nuneaton – Town Hall 2pm, Wakefield – Cedar Court Hotel 3pm, London – Britannia Canary Wharf 6pm, Westhill (Aberdeen) – Hampton by Hilton.

The Home Office told The Independent that it spends £81 a night for each migrant staying at the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf.

The hotel has seen numerous protests in recent weeks.

False information circulated online claiming the Government was spending as much as £500 a night to house each migrant here.

The number of asylum seekers living in hotels has risen in the first year since Labour took office.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his party vowed to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers in Labour’s election manifesto.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced a plan for mass deportations.

Speaking to The Times, he explained that his plan would bar all illegal immigrants from claiming asylum.

Disused military bases would be used as accommodation instead of hotels.

Returns agreements would be struck with Afghanistan, Eritrea and other countries.

A number of councils in the UK are to challenge the Home Office over asylum seeker accommodation, or at least considering legal action.

Taking legal action:

Epping (Conservative)

Broxbourne (Conservative)

West Northamptonshire (Reform)

Stevenage (Labour)

Tamworth (Labour)

South Norfolk (Labour)

Spelthorne (No overall control)

Considering legal action:

East Lindsey (No overall control)

Wirral (Labour)

Blackpool (Labour)

Antrim and Newtownabbey (No overall control)

Derby (Labour)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (No overall control)

Hillingdon (Conservative)

Rushmoor (Labour)

Falkirk (No overall control)

Peterborough (No overall control)

Reigate and Banstead (Conservative)

An asylum seeker living in Epping’s Bell Hotel gave his thoughts on the protests

An asylum seeker staying at Epping’s Bell Hotel gave his thoughts on the protests being held.

A protest was held outside an asylum seeker hotel in Orpington on Friday.

Protesters were heard shouting “Get them out” and “Save our children” while counter-protestors held banners which said: ‘Refugees welcome, Stop the far right’.

Anti-migration protests are expected to hold protests at the following locations: Aberdeen, Bristol, Canary Wharf, Cannock. Exeter, Horley, Liverpool, Mold (Wales), Newcastle, Nuneaton, Perth (Scotland), Tamworth, Wakefield.

Counterprotests have been planned in Bristol, Cannock Horley, Leicester, Liverpool, Long Eaton, Newcastle, and Wakefield.

The Daily Express will bring you all of the latest updates on protests being held outside asylum seeker hotels this weekend.