Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:59am on 08 Aug 2024,Thursday International
Thousands of anti-racism protesters gathered across England on Wednesday to counter over 100 far-right rallies. People formed human shields to protect asylum centers, holding signs like “refugees welcome” and “reject racism, try therapy.” Despite fears of violence, the protests remained mostly peaceful. In Liverpool, hundreds formed a human shield outside a church hosting an immigration advice center. Police deployed 6,000 officers to manage potential unrest, the largest mobilization since the 2011 riots. Some skirmishes occurred, leading to arrests, but overall, the counter-protesters outnumbered the far-right supporters, maintaining peace.
