Four people have been arrested after a pro-Palestinian protest in the city this afternoon.

Protesters gathered at Palmeira Square, Hove, before marching along Western Road towards Brighton and on to the Peace Statue in Hove.

It is understood that more than a thousand people attended the protest, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “We are aware of content circulating on social media in relation to protest activity in Brighton and Hove today, and we have taken action.

“A woman has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, a man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault, a man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and another man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and a racially aggravated public order offence.

“We’d like to remind the public that we will facilitate peaceful protests but will take action where necessary.”