THAMES Valley Police Superintendent Simon Bowden, LPA commander for Slough, is to hold an online question and answer session tomorrow at 7pm, ahead of planned demonstrations in Slough on Saturday, September 5.

The session's aim will be to answer any questions that residents and local business owners may have about the forthcoming demonstrations.

It follows the announcement that the Berkshire Infidels a ‘splinter’ group formerly aligned with the English Defence League (EDL) are planning to hold a peaceful demonstration in Slough, on September 5. A counter demonstration is also being planned by anti-fascist groups on the same day.

The route of the march will bring the Berkshire Infidels from Slough train station, walk along the high street with speeches on the town square on Wellington Street.

This will take place between 1pm and 3pm.

Superintendent Simon Bowden, LPA commander for Slough, said: “I recognise the impact that this demonstration may have on the people of Slough going about their business on Saturday.

“As always we and our partner agencies will be working to ensure that the impact on local people, businesses and visitors is minimised.

“This online session is a valuable opportunity for members of the community to ask any questions, or make us aware of any concerns they might have about the planned demonstrations.

“Thames Valley Police recognises everyone’s right to demonstrate peacefully, and our aim is to facilitate a peaceful demonstration.

“I would ask for the support of all sections of the community to aid us and our partners, to make sure these demonstrations pass by smoothly”.

Tomorrow from 7pm, any residents with specific questions about the planned demonstrations can take part in an online question and answer session with Superintendent Bowden.

The online session can be reached via the following link.

http://thamesvp.coverpage.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcas