Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:34am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday International
Clashes between police and protesters outside a mosque in Southport have left 39 officers injured. The unrest follows Monday's fatal stabbing of three children - Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9 - in a dance class. A police van was set on fire and fireworks were thrown in the violence, reportedly involving English Defence League supporters. A 17-year-old is in custody, sparking speculation and tensions. Authorities have condemned the violence and are investigating the incidents.
