Anti-Islam protesters expelled from memorial service in Lille

There were heated scenes in the northern French city of Lille on Saturday afternoon when anti-Islam demonstrators tried to join a memorial service for those killed in Paris last night.

The small group tried to attend a vigil at Place de la Republique, a central square in the town, chanting loudly, setting off flares and carrying a banner that read "Expel Islamists".

Footage from the scene shows the rest of the crowd turning towards the group and walking slowly towards them, whistling and booing. 

The crowd then takes up a chant of "Dehors les fachos" or "Fascists out" and forces the group out of the square.