Organisers have cancelled the outdoor market planned for Shrewsbury's Square on Saturday – over unconfirmed rumours the area could be targeted by far right protesters.Social media users have reported posts which highlight a planned Saturday protest for the square, under the banner 'fight for our children'.
Last night saw thousands of anti-racism protesters turning out across the country in response, amid rumours of planned far right demonstrations in a number of towns and cities. The post from Made in Shropshire said:"Due to current safety concerns regarding The Square this coming Saturday, we have had to make the sad decision to CANCEL our regular outdoor market in Shrewsbury this month.