Indians and Pakistanis clashed in Leicester, England, there was a ruckus over breaking the temple

Tensions ran high as violence broke out in England’s Leicester city over the weekend involving youths from the Hindu and Muslim communities. The violence began after an "unplanned protest" by Hindus led to an "impromptu" assembly of Muslims in the same area where there are several Muslim-owned businesses and a Hindu temple nearby, British media reported.

Police stood between the two groups to prevent the escalation of violence as several objects were hurled, the reports said. 

A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said two persons have been arrested as trouble flared up after the "unplanned protest". A significant police operation will remain in the area in the coming days, BBC reported.

UK media reports suggest that there have been a series of disturbances in Leicester city following the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 cricket match played on August 28.

Leicestershire Police temporary Chief Constable Rob Nixon said: “We have had numerous reports of an outbreak of disorder in parts of the east Leicester area of the city. We have got officers there, we are taking control of that situation. There are additional officers en route and dispersal powers and stop search powers have been authorised. Please do not get involved, we are calling for calm.”