COUNTER protestors turned out to the city's railway station amid rumours of an EDL march - but the incident was a social media hoax.

Speculations about the far right group EDL marching through the streets of Worcester today (August 9) turned out to be false.

Police and city organisations had reassured residents and businesses that they had no credible intelligence that the march from Foregate Street Station was going ahead.

A small number of counter protesters gathered at the station in anticipation of the march. 

Two officers from West Mercia Police were also at Foregate Street at the planned arrival time, however, the officers said they only happened to be there on a routine patrol. 

The city centre however did have a visible increase in police officers walking around.

Further rumours about the group getting off at Shrub Hill Train Station also proved to be untrue with a staff at the station saying: "We haven't seen anything here". 

Throughout the week, West Mercia Police continued to squash the rumours saying that they "had no intelligence".

Assistant Chief Constable, Grant Wills from West Mercia Police said: "There is no confirmed intelligence of any planned unlawful activity over the coming days, but we remain vigilant, prepared and confident in our ability to respond. 

"We understand that there is concern amongst our communities and we remain a visible presence in our towns, cities and at community events for your reassurance. 

"Given the national news there is a very natural reaction to share rumours that you may see online, but misinformation is unhelpful, and we ask that you check trusted sources for the facts before you hit share."