EDL Leeds 31/10

[NORTHERNSTAR]

this is gonna be a powder keg.

locals are ready

can we call on as many comrades as possible to attend

word of warning: i know its obvious but the police are very aware (including the transport lot) so please try and avoid dressing as a cliche anarchist/antifa/red activist - think going shopping with mum

[Bitter Ashes]

I'm going to be there. On the subject of what you're wearing please bear in mind that even if it is Haloween and you have a party to go to afterwards or something, fake blood or toy knives wont go down well with the police. I would suggest not even keeping it in your bag in case it gets searched. Any excuse, no matter how flimsey and they'll have you in cuffs.

West Yorkshire police are notoriously difficult too, so dont take them lightly. They've recently raided the house of a comrade up here, consficated his computer and charged him with criminal damage despite him bieng innocent and the only evidence they have is that he attended a demo, but nothing linked to the actual offence. They're also the same police force that traveled half way up the country to intimidate a poster on these forums.

On the flip side of the coin, the same police force was praised by UNITE and Unison (not the best examples of unions I know) for thier behavior around the Leeds bins strikes for not trying to cause trouble.

So, I'd summarise that it's probably best if you dont let them get a good photo of you, but dont go overboard so they target you.