THE majority of people on the streets of Burnley today spoke of their sadness at last night's election results which brought success for the town's BNP candidates.

Some making their way to work or shopping in their town centre expressed concern that the result would lead to rioting similar to that seen in Burnley last June.

Other said it was good news, but most thought it would only spell bad news for Burnley.

Nicola Baker, 29, of Marlborough Street, Burnley, said: "I think it is good news.

"I don't agree with everything they say but I believe we shouldn't let as many immigrants in because we should be spending more time on the people born here."

Mary Broadley, 70, of Heasandford, said: "I think it is ridiculous. I am not sure what the consequences will be and that's the problem. I do worry about it.

"I didn't expect them to get any seats. I thought people would have more sense."

Susan Fordyce, 36, of Rosehill, said: "I am not really bothered about it. It is a surprise they got in in the Worsthorne ward though. I don't think there'll be any consequences."

Patricia Ainsworth, 52, of Allerton Drive, Burnley, said: "I am not happy about it. I think they will incite aggression and attract the wrong kind of people.

"There's a lot of unemployment in Burnley and a lot of people want a cause. I think they are just sitting on the back of all the trouble last year."

William Cross, 82, of the Turf Moor area of Burnley, said: "They were lucky to get in. I hope they don't get any more candidates in.

"I am a member of the Labour Party and I don't think there will be any repercussions."

Amanda Sedgwick, 25, of Rosewood Avenue, Haslingden, said: "I am not happy. People will probably go mad about it.

"I wouldn't have thought they'd have got in."

Tayaba Butt, 30, of the Duke Bar area of Burnley, said: "I wasn't happy when I heard the result and I don't think other people in Burnley will be too pleased about it either and there will be definitely be more trouble."

Shabana Mahmood, 36, of Burnley, said: "I think it is ridiculous and very sad for Burnley. The people who voted for them don't know what they've done.

"It will not be good for the economy because people won't visit here. My children are worried as well."

Justin Edwards, of Clitheroe, said: "I think there might be some riots again. I don't think the Asian people will be happy."