A WOMEN'S cricket club have postponed tomorrow's match over alleged "planned protests" amid violence and riots across the UK.

The fixture between Essex Women and Kent Women was due to go ahead at Chelmsford's The Cloud County Ground tomorrow.

However, after discussions with Essex Police, the England and Wales Cricket Board and Essex Cricket, the club have postponed the match following claims circulating online that an "anti-immigration demonstration" was being planned in the city.

A statement from Essex Cricket said: "In light of planned protests on Wednesday August 7, the fixture between Essex Women and Kent Women at The Cloud County Ground has been postponed.

"The safety of all spectators, players and staff is paramount to Essex Cricket and the decision to postpone the fixture follows a period of consultation with Essex Police, the ECB and the diverse workforce at Essex Cricket.

"Fans will be notified when a new date has been arranged for the fixture and ticket purchasers will be contacted by the club via email with more information."

Escalating violence continued over the weekend and yesterday evening across the country with at least 378 arrests made since riots broke out last week.

While this has raised concerns and speculation among Essex residents that groups could be planning to cause disorder, a top police boss has warned of "disinformation" being spread on social media.

Assistant Chief Constable Andy Mariner said: "We know incidents elsewhere in the country over the last week have caused concern and gained a lot of attention and there is a lot of disinformation being circulated on social media.

"Don’t believe everything you see and interrogate the details posted – who’s it come from? What are their motives? Can they be trusted?

"Details about some incidents and events that we’ve seen over the last week, including locations, have simply been wrong.

"Please don’t share these because it only increases concerns and stokes division.

"We want people to come to Essex and enjoy everything we have to offer this summer.

"But our message is clear and simple – if you’re planning to come to Essex to cause trouble, don’t bother.

"We’ll be ready and waiting for you and you will be arrested.

"Our officers are part of your communities and we’re stronger together so please look after and support each other."