Five men have been charged with violent disorder following a protest in Aldershot during which a police officer was injured.

Police were called to the demonstration outside the Potters International Hotel in the Hampshire town on July 31.

A Hampshire police spokesman said: “Although the majority gathered in a peaceful manner, some disorder was reported.

“Our officers were swiftly on scene and were able to disperse the group quickly.

“Sadly, one of our officers suffered a minor injury as a result of the disruption.”

The five men charged are Joe Howell, 19, of Bareham Drive, Ash; Kieron Marney, 25, of Fairview Road, Ash; Perrie Fisher, 28, of Hillside Road, Farnham; Cameron Bowling, 40, of Broadhurst, Farnborough; and Clive Patfield, 60, of The Chantrys, Farnham.

Howell was also charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker.

They are all due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on August 13.

The force spokesman added: “A 19-year-old man from Ash and a 34-year-old man from Farnborough, who were previously arrested in connection into this incident, remain on police bail."