Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International
Violent protests erupted across England and Northern Ireland after three girls were killed in a knife attack at a children's dance class in Southport. Anti-immigration groups, fueled by misinformation, clashed with police in cities like Liverpool, Bristol, Hull, and Manchester. Police arrested at least 87 people, and shops were vandalized, a library was set on fire, and several officers were injured. Interior Minister Yvette Cooper condemned the violence, saying, "Criminal violence and thuggery on our streets will not be tolerated." Prime Minister Keir Starmer blamed far-right groups for inciting the unrest. More protests are expected on Sunday.
