US EditionOnline misinformation fueled riots over fatal stabbing attack in Britain
- Rioters clashed with police during a vigil in Southport, injuring 22 officers, with eight facing serious wounds, while a police van was set on fire.
- A large group, believed to be supporters of the English Defence League, threw missiles towards a mosque around 7:45 p.m. According to Merseyside Police.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that the rioters will "feel the full force of the law" for hijacking the vigil.
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Why are people rioting across the UK?
Violence began in Southport after three children were killed in a knife attack at a holiday club. False rumours circulated online about the suspect, now named as Axel Rudakubana, being an asylum seeker. Hotels where asylum seekers are staying have now been targeted.
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The Guardian NigeriaUK PM Starmer vows far-right rioters will ‘regret’ worst disorder in years
LONDON, Aug 5 — UK leader Keir Starmer warned far-right protesters yesterday they would “regret” participating in England’s worst rioting in 13 years, as disturbances linked to the murder of three children earlier this week flared across the country. Masked anti-immigration demonstrators smashed several windows at a hotel that has been used to house asylum seekers in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Unrest related to misinformation about the mass sta…
Britain is facing its worst uprising in 13 years after right-wing mob protests spread across the country and several clashes with police broke out.
Anti-immigration protests challenge the new UK Labour Government. Its Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has promised a strong response against “bullying”.
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