The riot charges were initially added to misdemeanor charges that the protesters were facing, but have since been dropped. The post Felony riot charges dropped against Oct. 7 pro-Palestinian protestors,

Similar protests have taken place in recent weeks - some of which have been supported by national campaigners. It remains unclear when the first asylum seekers will arrive. The plans have been delayed, though the Home Office said it would "accelerate" them in November.

Tanzania's police said on Friday that nationwide demonstrations expected next week would be illegal, setting the stage for possible renewed clashes after bloodshed during protests over elections last month.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and First Amendment Coalition had urged the city to reject the revised ordinance, warning it could otherwise face a legal challenge.

About 350 people have been taking part in rival protests in Plymouth. Flag Force Plymouth and a group of counter-protesters gathered near Plymouth Civic Centre on Saturday morning. Devon and Cornwall Police said about 50 officers were managing the scene, with their presence to "enable peaceful protests".

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday backed her country’s security forces who are accused of killing hundreds of unarmed demonstrators, claiming the protesters intended to overthrow her government.