Riots broke out in several UK cities this week after three girls were killed in a knife attack in Southport on Monday.
According to the police, right-wing extremists are behind the riots.
In total, over 100 protesters were arrested and dozens of police officers injured.
A number of new protests are planned in the coming days. Online, people are encouraged to bring English flags, and the slogan “enough is enough” is repeated.
Merseyside Police, who cover Southport, have stated that they are aware of several possible demonstrations and that they are ready with a number of police resources.
– Thugs who sow hate
Rotherham in Yorkshire, Cardiff in Wales and Belfast in Northern Ireland are also among the cities where police are expecting demonstrations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused “thugs” of exploiting a nation in mourning to sow hatred.
According to Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) general secretary Zara Mohammed, many Muslims are anxious about the weekend. She tells PA Media that the mosques are preparing by hiring security guards and checking that surveillance cameras are working.
Seven people arrested
A 17-year-old boy has been charged over the knife murders in Southport, which happened during a children’s dance and yoga class on July 29. Misinformation and rumors about the perpetrator contributed to the riots. Among other things, there were rumors that he was Muslim.
Riots broke out in Southport on Tuesday, with protesters throwing bricks at a mosque in the town.
Seven people have been arrested following the violent riots in the city.
More arrests are expected in the coming weeks, according to the police in Merseyside The Guardian.
– The police come to the door
– Extensive work is underway to identify those responsible for these reprehensible incidents, and we are determined to find everyone who was involved, says police chief Tony Roberts in a press release.
Investigators are going through hundreds of hours of video footage, as well as photos, to find those involved, he continued.
– If you participated, you can expect the police to come and knock on the door, he says.
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2024-08-03 11:59:02
