Protests have broken out in a former Nottinghamshire coal town after a 27-year-old man was charged with rape.
Demonstrators gathered in Sutton-in-Ashfield after the man was charged with three counts of rape and possession of cannabis, reports NottinghamshireLive.
A woman was allegedly attacked at Sutton Lawn, Sutton-in-Ashfield, between 9pm and 10pm on Sunday, June 29.
The 27-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on July 22 and was remanded in custody until August 19.
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Protesters subsequently gathered outside the Picture House pub following claims that bouncers had stopped a woman from entering for wearing a Union Jack dress.
One man, who reportedly organised the protest, told the crowd: "We are ordinary people with jobs to go to, and families to look after, no one wants this hassle.
"Right here we want you to know you [victims of sexual offences] are not alone.
"The British Government want to pull the wool over our eyes but today we say not anymore. Today we say it’s enough."
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Around 20 counter-protesters also attended a hastily arranged a separate demonstration.
A police drone operator could be seen nearby, positioned next to the Asda petrol station.
Police arrived at the scene to protect the Picture House Wetherspoon pub.
It has been estimated that more than 300 people were protesting at the venue.