Welsh Defence League cancels protest in Newport

A protest planned by the Welsh Defence League in Newport this weekend has been cancelled, police said today. The demonstration, which was supposed to voice objections to the conversion of a church in Victoria Road into a mosque and multi-faith community centre, had been due to take place on Saturday. But Gwent police confirmed today they had been informed it will no longer go ahead. A counter-protest is still thought to be taking place.

South Wales Argus, 19 October 2009

See also "Don't come back – warning to Welsh Defence League", South Wales Evening Post 19 October 2009