British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned far-right rioting targeting mosques and ethnic minorities following the killing of three young girls. The violence occurred in cities like London and Manchester, fueled by false claims about the suspect's identity. Measures are being taken for additional security and multiple arrests have been made.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned a wave of far-right riots targeting mosques, ethnic minorities, and asylum seekers following the killing of three young girls in Southport.
Rioters have caused widespread unrest in various cities including Belfast, Bristol, London, and several towns in the midlands and north of England.
The violence, fueled by false online claims about the suspect being a Muslim migrant, escalated despite official statements clarifying that the suspect, 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, was born in Britain.
On Tuesday, rioters attacked a mosque in Southport, injuring police officers.
In response, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced additional security measures to protect mosques.
In Liverpool, police intervened to prevent clashes between far-right rioters and anti-racist groups, arresting 23 people.
Rioting intensified in Rotherham as anti-immigration rioters broke into a hotel housing asylum seekers, leading to further confrontations with police.