The Leader of Medway Council has issued a statement following proposed action on Wednesday, 7 August.
Having followed events closely last night, I am pleased that initial reports show the proposed action in Medway, as well as across the country, passed largely without any major incident showing clearly Medway is no place for hate.
I’d like to thank Kent Police for their swift action to address any signs of potential disorder, but also police officers across the country working tirelessly to help keep members of all communities safe.
I am also very grateful to Medway Council staff and our partners for supporting last night’s response.
It has been encouraging to hear the resounding voice of Medway that violence or discrimination of any kind is not welcome here, something I loudly echo and will continue to do so.
I recognise the ongoing unrest across the country is unsettling, but we continue to stand against any kind of discrimination here in Medway - we are One Medway.