Fireworks have been thrown as two demonstrations take place in Belfast city centre.

Anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters have faced off in tense scenes outside the City Hall.

The crowds have been shouting chants at each other. Police in riot gear have been deployed.

Road users have been advised that College Square East and Wellington Place are currently closed due to ongoing protest activity in the area.

They have been asked to seek an alternative route for their journey.

A number of roads into Belfast have been closed “due to ongoing protest activity”, police said.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) says it is “aware of several planned protests across Northern Ireland today and will be in attendance to ensure the safety of everyone involved”.

On Friday, Church leaders in Northern Ireland had said they were “appalled” by calls for “anti-Islamic” protests this weekend.

A number of social media posts had been shared asking for people to gather and block roads in the greater Belfast area and elsewhere.

The police had said they are aware of the social media posts and were planning a “proportionate policing response”.