UK Anti-Racism Protests Counter Far-Right Unrest
Thousands of anti-racism protesters marched across the UK in response to far-right demonstrations spurred by false claims about a Southport stabbing suspect. Heavy police presence prevented many planned far-right protests. The suspect from Cardiff turned out to be a local teenager, not a Muslim immigrant.
Thousands of anti-racism protesters marched in cities across the UK, including London, Bristol, and Brighton, in response to far-right demonstrations triggered by false claims about a Southport stabbing suspect.
The unrest saw incidents of violence and looting, with police officers injured and hotels for asylum-seekers targeted.
Heavy police presence prevented many planned far-right protests.
The stabbing suspect was identified as 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana from Cardiff, not a Muslim immigrant as falsely reported.
Over 100 rioters have been charged, with several already sentenced to prison.
The unrest saw incidents of violence and looting, with police officers injured and hotels for asylum-seekers targeted.
Heavy police presence prevented many planned far-right protests.
The stabbing suspect was identified as 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana from Cardiff, not a Muslim immigrant as falsely reported.
Over 100 rioters have been charged, with several already sentenced to prison.
