Far-right march reportedly planned this evening in Walthamstow

Waltham Forest council has announced it is securing construction sites ahead of worries about disturbances in the borough later today.

Communities across the UK have been hit by far-right violence since the Southport stabbings last week, with Muslim places of business and worship specifically targeted.

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Disruption in areas like Sunderland (pictured) have plagued the UK since last week

Walthamstow is one of 30 locations reportedly included on a list of targets for further unrest planned for tonight (Wednesday), with groups planning to attack solicitors and advice agencies who work on behalf of migrants.

On Tuesday evening, councillor Clyde Loakes, deputy leader and cabinet member for climate and air quality, said it was 鈥渨orking closely with the Metropolitan Police鈥� to monitor the situation and prepare for 鈥渁ny and all eventualities鈥�.

It said extra CCTV and patrols would be in place and that it was 鈥渆nsuring buildings and construction sites in the immediate area are as secure as they can be鈥�.

鈥淲altham Forest has a long and proud tradition of being a borough of sanctuary, where those fleeing persecution, conflict and oppression are made welcome,鈥� said Loakes. 

鈥淥ur community will continue to stand for unity. We will not be divided - despite those who want to sow fear and hate.鈥�

A counter-protest has been planned by anti-racism groups. 

In 2012, an English Defence League protest in the same area of north-east London was dwarfed by a concurrent anti-fascist march.