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LIVE: North West Infidels stage anti-mosque protest in Blackburn Road

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  • Dozens are expected at a rally organised by North West Infidels (NWI), a right wing splinter group from the English Defence League.
  • Campaigners are protesting against plans for a large new mosque in Astley Bridge, which was approved by Bolton Council last month.
  • Greater Manchester Association of Trades Union Councils has organised a counter-protest on the same road.
  • A large number of police are attending the protest.

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