Following repeated visits by Britain First to Maidstone to intimidate local Muslims and stop the rebuilding of the Maidstone Mosque, the Maidstone Anti-Racist Network have decided to donate £10 to fund the new mosque for each Britain First supporter who turns up.

A statement by the Maidstone Anti-Racist Network: “Following a German example we have decided to use Britain First’s presence in Maidstone against them. Each time a Britain First member comes to Maidstone to protest against the mosque, we will donate £10 towards the building of the new Maidstone Mosque.

“Eight Britain First supporters were in the town centre on Saturday before they marched to the Maidstone Mosque so we will raise £80 which we will be giving to the Imam.

“The more Britain First members that turn up, the more money we will collect through crowdfunding for the mosque. We will use their campaign against them in the most peaceful way possible.”