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- Claims have been circulating on social media that a 'far-right demonstration' is planned in Southend today
- Cliffs Pavilion has cancelled shows and a number of businesses are boarded up in Westcliff
- Essex Police has urged residents to 'ignore' rumours - but warn anyone intent on causing disorder; 'you will be arrested'
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