At least five people were detained at protests in Falkirk, Scotland, on Saturday, it is understood.

Two groups named Save Our Future and Our Kids Futures group protested in the Scottish town on Saturday, amid fears following alleged crimes linked to migrants at the Cladhan Hotel.

Save Our Future saw hundreds gather outside the office of Labour MP Euan Stainbank, where speeches were made, and people took aim at the UK Government, the police and journalists who were covering the protest.

More than 200 later assembled outside the nearby Cladhan Hotel, which is believed to house asylum seekers waiting for their claims to be processed.

The group, which was bolstered by a steady stream of people coming from the previous demonstration, was met by about 200 counter-protesters from the trade union movement and the campaign group Stand Up To Racism.

Exchanges quickly became tense, as both sides engaged in personal abuse and threats were hurled.

Police separated both sides behind barriers, with the counter protesters in what appeared to be a car park for the hotel and the protesters on the opposite pavement.

The protest is the second in as many weeks outside the Cladhan Hotel.