15.46pm: With all crowds now gone from Sheffield city centre and police starting to leave, today’s protests are officially over. Thank you for keeping up to date with our live coverage today.

15.30pm: The counter protest is also over, with scores of people leaving Castlegate and heading home.

15.27pm: The UKIP rally is officially over, although there is the potential for further trouble later on.

15.26pm: The UKIP rally appears to be over with most of the protestors leaving peacefully.

15.22pm: A large number of the UKIP protestors are now starting to disperse across the city, with it being clear that the rally was not well organised or structured.

15.20pm: Police horses are now moving the UKIP protestors in a line away from the main action.

15.18pm: Watch as UKIP protestors clash with police.

15.15pm: Some UKIP protestors have broken free of the police barricade, and chaos has ensued.

14.58pm: Here are some more photos of that recent clash between the anti-UKIP protestors and police.

14.54pm: The man who was arrested and on the floor has been dragged away and taken to a police van.

14.45pm: One of the anti-UKIP protestors has been arrested, and is currently in handcuffs on the floor.

14.42pm: Members of the small anti-Ukip protest have been pushed over by police, with some of those on the floor being women and children.

14.41pm: A small anti-Ukip protest as appeared near to where police have the UKIP rally contained, and police are attempting to forcibly move them away to avoid further trouble.

14.38pm: The UKIP rally has been moved again and is now being contained by officers.

14.26pm: The situation here at Castlegate is settled, with no threats of further violence or trouble. The counter-protestors are still chanting loudly, whereas the UKIP rally is deathly silent.

14.16pm: It is believed that both sides will remain at Castlegate. Police have set up well and have both sides contained at safe distances away from each other.

14.13pm: Most of UKIP protestors are dressed all in black, with hoods up and masks on their faces.

14.05pm: The two groups have lined themselves up at Castlegate, with a police barricade in between. Both sides are exchanging chants and insults.

14.01pm: Police officers have contained the situation and the far right protestors have been moved away from the counter protestors

13.58pm: The far right protestors have arrived, and are now fighting with police as they try to approach the counter protestors.

13.38pm: There are now 50 UKIP protestors at the far right rally, according to reports. Our journalists on the scene are unable to confirm this as police are not currently letting anyone leave Castlegate

13.36pm: Here are some photos of that earlier clash between counter protestors and the police.

13.32pm: “Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here” is being shouted loudly by the counter protestors, who are currently at Castlegate.

13.31pm: The group have reached Castlegate.

13.25pm: A fight has now broken out between counter protestors and police, with pushing and shoving from both sides.

13.22pm: A handful of right wing protestors have just been spotted, but they ran away before anybody could approach them.

13.15pm: Police are now having to physically hold back protestors as they continue to march defiantly.

13.11pm: Protestors have had arguments with police, for reasons currently unknown. Cries of “shame on you” can be heard from dozens of people.

13.08pm: Watch as counter protestors march.

13.06pm: There are now over 100 counter protesters here in Sheffield city centre.

13.03pm: Police are allowing the counter protestors to march to Castlegate, as UKIP have still not showed up to their planned rally.

12.58pm: The counter protestors are trying to march to Castlegate, but police are not letting them. Loud chants of “let us through” are echoing around.

12.39pm: There is no sign of the UKIP rally here at Tudor Square.

12.34pm: Counter-protestors have gathered outside Sheffield Cathedral, chanting and shouting.

12.02pm: Here’s the distance between the two rallies today. Police have moved Stand Up to Racism’s rally from the Cathedral to Castlegate to help manage today’s situation.

11.45am: Police have started closing roads in Sheffield city centre, in preparation for today’s rallies. Blonk St is currently shut.

11.39am: We have recieved an official statement from South Yorkshire Police about today’s protests. It reads:

“We are in contact with people representing the protest groups, partners and local communities and a policing operation is in place around the protests to maintain public safety and provide reassurance to the public.

“As with all protests, our role at any planned event will be to balance the rights of those who wish to protest, together with those who may be impacted by it. While a protest may be peaceful and non-violent, on occasion we are aware the actions of protestors may not always be legal.

“Our officers will aim to prevent, where possible, crime and disorder. Where it does occur, we will provide an effective, lawful and proportionate response. We would encourage anyone with concerns on the day of the protest to please speak to our uniformed officers while they are in the area as they are there to help and support you.

“If you experience any threatening behaviour or become concerned for your safety, please contact us on 101 or call 999 in an emergency.”

11.36am: In counter protest, Stand Up to Racism are gathering in Castlegate at 12.30pm.

11.37am: UKIP are hosting an anti-immigration rally today in Sheffield city centre, starting at 1pm in Tudor Square.

11.34 am: Good morning, we are live from Sheffield city centre.