Weyman Bennett, Rhetta Moran and Paul Jenkins from Unite Against Fascism were among 74 people arrested during the March demonstration.
Researcher Rhetta Moran was taken into custody when trouble flared as she read out a message of support from TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber at the protest.
The trio were interviewed by police on two separate occasions but the Crown Prosecution Service has advised that no further action should be taken.
The news comes weeks after a watchdog confirmed it will investigate the behaviour of police at the protest, after footage emerged of 63-year-old Alan Clough apparently being hit by officers. Charges against Mr Clough were also dropped after the video came to light.
Weyman Bennett, joint secretary of Unite Against Fascism, said: “This is a victory for anti-fascists and for the right to protest. I’m proud to say that the threat of these charges has not deterred any of us from continuing to stand up against the EDL. I can now continue my work without this serious false allegation hanging over me. It is imperative we continue to protest to protect our multi-racial communities.”
Campaign group ‘Justice4bolton’ – launched to support the UAF leaders – said their arrest was ‘an attempt to delegitimise protests against the rise of fascism’.
A spokesperson said: “All three had been subject to very serious potential charges which are rarely used and have had this allegation hanging over them for eight months.”
No further action was taken against 42 people who were arrested at the demonstration. Six people admitted minor offences and were ordered to pay fines. Fifteen people were issued with fixed penalty notices, three were given cautions. Two others were charged with offences but found not guilty.
Manchester Evening News
