Hundreds of protesters are facing-off in rival demos in Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) advertised a gathering in St George's Place in the city centre for a march calling for 'mass deportations.'

They said on social media they wanted to 'reclaim Liverpool from the far-left and send a message to the government.'

A counter-protest organised by Stand Up to Racism is also taking place.

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They said they were there to 'oppose fascist UKIP in Liverpool.'

And the two groups have faced-off amid a heavy police presence this afternoon, the Liverpool Echo reports.

They initially demonstrated outside St George's Hall before moving to near Queen Square bus stat

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