Fourteen charged after Oldham protests

Racial tensions have been running high in Oldham

Police have charged 14 people following National Front demonstrations in Oldham.

Tension erupted in the town between a group of National Front supporters and about 40 Anti-Nazi League supporters.

Police said there were a few minor skirmishes but little violence.

Thirteen people have been charged with a breach of the peace and one with being drunk and disorderly.

They are due to appear before magistrates in Oldham on Monday.