A Stand Up To Racism protestor has responded to two-tiered policing remarks, stating that it is only a "minority that causes an issue".
A counter-protest by campaigners Stand Up To Racism took place in the city centre today after rumours circulated that a march by anti-immigration demonstrators was set to take place.
However, the anti-immigration one has not yet materialised and a peaceful protest has taken place in the middle of the city.
Speaking to GB News, campaigner Abu Umaymah said: "We've seen people coming out all across the whole country to defend their community centres.
He said: "Islamophobia and discrimination are not welcome here in Birmingham."
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He added: "People were scared that they would be under attack, they would be threatened.
"That's why everyone has come out peacefully with a clear message to say hatred, Islamophobia and discrimination are not welcome here in Birmingham."
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Speaking about two-tier policing allegations at the last protest Abu Umaymah said: "The feeling was positive throughout.
"Up until around about six pm when the minority came and a few children who were heated caused a little bit of issues on the other side of the locality.
"It took the elderly from our community to stand up and say, this is wrong, to go down to the pub and a few days later host an event where they're giving out free food to say, look, you guys don't represent us, the minority who cause trouble they don't represent us.
"That's the same with every community. There's always going to be the minority.
The counter-protests took place in the city center
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"We could say that there's a minority within the far right who are causing trouble.
"It doesn't mean everybody is on the same page and everyone is on the same wavelength.
"It is our job then to mentor our young children and say, yes, we are upset, yes, we are scared.
"It's not fair on them that the parents are telling them do not leave your house. Do not go to the youth club because it is unsafe.
He said that "it is a minority that causes an issue" at the protests
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"It's not their fault, but we need to mentor them so they know how to express themselves correctly.
"And like I said, it was the minority there. The youth leaders, and the faith leaders all came together to say, we're peaceful people.
We're not people who go out and looking for us for a fight, who look for trouble."
