Tensions have erupted on the streets of Manchester as rival groups clashed during a vigil for Iran's supreme leader.
What began as a candle-lit gathering quickly descended into heated confrontations, with pro-Syrian supporters facing off against anti-regime protesters. Police were forced to step in as tempers flared and crowds gathered in the city centre.
The demonstration took place in Manchester on Wednesday evening, where dozens gathered to mourn Iran's late leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Attendees lit candles and laid flowers, with some signs declaring that while you can kill a man, you can't kill an ideology.
The vigil quickly drew the attention of opponents of the Iranian regime, many of whom arrived to protest against the clerical leadership in Tehran. Within minutes, the gathering became a flashpoint between two groups with deeply opposing views.
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