Rival mobs pelt each other with stones in fresh clashes in Plymouth leaving cops injured

THREE cops have been injured after far-right supporters and a rival mob pelted each other with stones and lumps of concrete in fresh clashes in Plymouth. Several protesters also suffered injuries, bins were set on fire and fireworks were hurled as the opposing groups collided in the seaside city. Devon and Cornwall Police said that “arrests are ongoing“ in the area and confirmed that officers have been met with a “level of violence“ during demonstrations. Officers with riot shields stood firm and have been seen shoving back protesters from both sides who provoked them. One male officer was pulled off the line with an apparent injury while several protesters needed treatment for head wounds. Police dog handlers attempted to separate the factions as tensions continued to grow and the rival mobs pushed closer to each other - but it did not stop bottles, bricks and fireworks hurled into crowds. Some far-right protesters have tried to break ranks to get closer to riot cops. And rival demonstrators were also seen hurling objects at far-right protesters as tensions continued to flare. Protests started peacefully at 6pm but slowly escalated in violence as the night went on with officers spotted detaining a man on the floor. Three riot police vans were seen driving up the road in a bid to restore order. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on X: Follow The Sun on TikTok: @thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #ukriots #plymouth