FIVE men who are believed to have been involved in a violent protest in Aldershot have been arrested.

The protest took place outside the Potters International Hotel on Wednesday, July 31, and as with previous protests at this site, the majority of attendees gathered in a peaceful manner.

However, at around 6.45pm, a minority of the 200 people present got involved in criminal activity, throwing objects and subjecting people to racial abuse.

Officers attended the incident and dispersed the group. However, one of the officers suffered a minor injury as a result of the disruption.

A police spokesperson said: "Since this was reported, officers have been gathering evidence and have now arrested five men in total on suspicion of affray and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to stir up racial hatred. 

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"- A 32-year-old man from Farnborough

"- A 25-year-old man from Aldershot

"- An 18-year-old man from Aldershot

"- A 28-year-old man from Farnham 

"- And a 60-year-old man from Farnham

"These men have all been bailed while further enquiries continue and a file is submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service.

"We are also appealing for information to help us locate two more males".

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 and quote 44240326041. Alternatively, you can also make a report via the Hampshire Constabulary website.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.