Gambian man says ‘I feel loved’ after anti-racism protesters take to Bristol streets

A Gambian man said he felt “loved again” after hundreds of anti-racism demonstraters turned out in force in Bristol .

Habib, who is originally from Gambia, spoke to the BBC about why he decided to attend Old Market on Wednesday night (7 August) with scores of anti-racism protesters in response to planned anti-immigration protests.

He said: “Looking at all of these people, I feel more than supported.

“I feel loved.

“From were I came from, you know, people are passing by and telling me ‘be safe’.

“Like the old saying goes, ‘divided we fall, together we stand’.”