Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:54pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the "far-right thuggery" following violent protests in several cities, including Rotherham, where far-right rioters attacked a hotel housing asylum seekers. Starmer described the rioters as "marauding gangs intent on law-breaking" and assured that "those involved will regret it." He emphasized that the violent mob does not represent the UK and expressed support for the police tackling the disorder. Over 140 arrests have been made since Saturday night. Protests began after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport, with further unrest in Bolton, Weymouth, Southport, and Middlesbrough.