A man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after he threw a rock at the screen at a Tommy Robinson presentation in Larches.

The MEP candidate, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was in the city as part of his campaign trail ahead of Thursday’s European elections.

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According to Robinson, the event had the biggest turnout of his appearances across the country, with a crowd of around 600 people, man waving Union flags and St George’s flags.

The event moved from a residential part of the estate to Ashton Park after residents told Robinson they feared for their children’s safety after seeing conflict at other appearances on Robinson’s tour.

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A police spokesman said the event “largely passed off without incident” but a 36-year-old man was given a caution for criminal damage after he admitted he had thrown the rock which caused the damage.

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Meanwhile in the Peace Gardens, dozens turned out for a counter rally, the ‘Peace, Love and Milkshake party’ to celebrate diversity in the city.

They carried placards saying ‘Say NO to racist UKIP.’

Robinson snubbed a request from Muslim charity The Light Foundation to meet with him during his time in the city.