Riot police were forced to break up a mob of 200 youths in Luton after they threw fireworks at officers.
Officers wearing helmets and carrying shields were sent to Bury Park in Luton after Asian youths attacked local police.
the town by a banning order approved by Home Secretary Alan Johnson last week.
The force added: "Sunday's disorder follows weeks of engagement and public consultation by Bedfordshire Police and Luton Borough Council in response to tensions within the community after the town was identified as a potential location for a march by right-wing supporters."
Police had to send in an extra 50 officers and six police horses at 4.30pm as the violence escalated. Two people were arrested for public order offences.
The force said there was a strong police presence to ensure the safety of local residents and the disorder was dealt with by 7pm.
Chief Superintendent Andy Frost, from the force, said: "I am extremely disappointed that some members of the Asian community have used today as an opportunity to commit disorder and undo much of the excellent work that has been done by both the police, council and community leaders to ensure today passed without incident.
"There has been extensive public consultation and work behind the scenes to ensure Luton was not the chosen venue for any kind of march or protest but it would seem that for no apparent reason disorder has broken out in Bury Park. continues here
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