Original sentence: Estimates of attendance vary widely: the NZTV estimated 300, the NZ Herald estimated 800, and the MCA itself claimed 3,000.On October 23rd, 2004, the MCA led a "Anti-Racism" march, from Te Papa, to the steps of the Parliament building to protest a NZNF demonstration.Police created a separation barrier, but ultimately lost control of the situation and fighting began between people armed with sticks and batons.Several people were injured in the scuffles and police made 3 arrests.The march included supporters such the International Socialist Organisation and Anarchists.The mob of about 150-200 people surrounded members of the NZNF, which led to a 2 hour standoff.Violence broke out after the march when the "Scary Fairies", about 30 people who police called a "rent-a-protest crowd" and who had been taunting the NZNF for hours, were joined by some marchers and onlookers
Edited sentence: In response to the march, the MCA led a "Anti-Racism" march, from Te Papa, to the steps of parliament to protest the NZNF.On October 23rd, 2004, the NZNF led a protest in Wellington, to voice their support for retaining the current New Zealand Flag.Police descended on both groups, creating a seperation barrier.The march led to violence, with up to 200 members of the MCA, Anarchists & members of the International Socialist Organisation, surrounded members of the NZNF, which lead to a 2 hour standoff.The scuffles lead to 3 arrests.When the NZNF tried to leave, 50 or so individuals, some of whom carrying weapons, attacked the NZNF members, seriously wounding one, and injuring several others