The ban on marches does, however, allow the EDL to hold a “static protest” at the urban garden in Bradford city centre on Saturday, August 28.

Mr Brokenshire said in his letter to Tony Reeves: “Neither the police nor the Government have any powers to ban an assembly (static protest) should any group ask for one.

“Further, in order for protesters to get to assembly points, the police may need to provide an escort.

“Any such escort would be to safeguard local communities and should not be misinterpreted as a breach of the ban on marches.

“The police can impose conditions on the size, location and duration of a static protest if they believe it will result in serious public disorder, serious disruption to the life of the community or serious damage to property.”

There will also be a demonstration by Unite Against Fascism it is believed police will try to keep it away from the EDL gathering in a bid to prevent violence flaring.

Full story is available from the Bradford Telegraph & Argus.