A SUSPECTED knifeman caught up in violent clashes with Muslim extremists during a homecoming parade is due in court.

John Phillips, 55, of Rhodeswell Road in Bow, was arrested for allegedly having a lock knife after a scuffle between 60 Muslims and English Defence League demonstrators outside Barking Station yesterday afternoon.

EDL activists shouted abuse and threw sausages and British flags at members of the Muslims Against Crusades, who had called the Royal Anglian Regiment, returning from a tour of Afghanistan, “murderers” and “terrorists”. Police separated the two groups.

Phillips was bailed to appear before Barking magistrates at 10am on June 30.

A second man believed to have joined the EDL protesters was given a caution for a public order offence.

To read the full coverage of the march get today’s copy of the POST.

The aftermath has been a veritable pissing contest by EDL members in attendance at the events in Barking this afternoon, who have been seen bragging openly on social networking sites about the violence they brought to the proceedings. Locals, including moderate Muslims, have been left horrified and disgusted by the actions of both groups.

Gloating EDL member posts violent video - Click to enlarge

EDL in 'war mode' against Muslim demonstrators - Click to enlarge

EDL thugs wanted more violence and less police

It seems to us that neither group did themselves any favours today, and only succeeded in simultaneously disrupting the soldiers’ homecoming parade and behaving like animals.

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Officers removed the two males from the disused factory in Hall Street following the EDL roof top protest at around 3.30pm this afternoon.

The demonstration started at 11pm last night, when four EDL protestors climbed on to the roof of the premise with banners, English flags and a PA system, to protest against plans for a new mosque.

It is believed the EDL leader Tommy Robinson was one of the protestors on the roof.

The two men, who it is believed broke into the premises last night, are currently helping police with their inquiries.

EDL members began dispersing around 2pm, however police have reported small groups did cause nuisance around the town.

Chief Inspector Matt Markham said “We realise the disruption the events of the last 24 hours have had on the community and we will be retaining a visible presence in order to maintain levels of trust and confidence.

“We thank Dudley’s communities for their help and cooperation today.”

Police have also reported trouble from EDL opponents who have been involved in throwing missiles at EDL members and police officers, with some being hit with bricks.

Minor disorder also broke out in the bus station – with another arrest being made.

Eyewitnesses have also reported seeing a large group of around 30 Asian males running down the middle of the carriageway on Birmingham Road towards the town centre, being chased by police dog vans and riot vans.

Source: Halesowen News

EDL supporters trample over graves to avoid police

It seems even when you are dead you are not free from the disgusting behaviour of these thugs.

It’s little surprise they were running, though; chances are that by yesterday Thames Valley Police would have seen our screenshots of members encouraging one another to misbehave.

They may also have been passed this picture; apparently drugs are fine with the English Defence League, so long as you are not caught with them.

Drugs are fine, so long as they don't result in arrests

And it won’t come as any great surprise to our regular readers that kids as young as 13 or 14 were spotted in the mob again. We have chosen not to reproduce those images for the safety and security of the children involved.

© One Million United, with thanks to Rudy Cech.