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Protesters clash with police outside asylum seeker hotel in Merseyside with missiles thrown at officers and ‘police van set on fire’ as three arrested

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following the rally against refugees in Prescot, Knowsley.

During the evening, missiles were thrown towards officers and damage was caused to a police vehicle, with no injuries reported.

Road closures remain in place and people are advised to avoid the area where possible, Merseyside Police said.

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