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Multiple police officers injured in British riots

Several police officers have been injured in violent riots in the United Kingdom on Saturday. During the weekend, several high-nationalist demonstrations are planned to be held and the police have deployed thousands of additional police officers on the streets.

» Updated: 10 September 2024, 18:04

» Published: 03 August 2024

Multiple police officers injured in British riots
Photo: James Speakman/PA via AP/TT

In cities such as Belfast, Manchester, Leeds, and Nottingham, unrest broke out on Saturday when right-wing extremist activists met anti-racist demonstrators, according to several British media outlets. In Liverpool, several police officers were injured during "serious disturbances", according to a spokesperson.

Three police officers were injured and four people arrested after unrest in Hull, a city in northeastern England. Earlier, windows were smashed at a hotel in Hull used to accommodate migrants.

Thousands of police officers

During the weekend, several similar gatherings are planned to take place around the country, which has led to the police deploying thousands of police officers on the streets, many in riot gear. The police are also using surveillance and facial recognition technology.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that there is "no excuse" for street violence in connection with right-wing extremist protests.

The right-wing extremist English Defence League is accused of being behind the wave of violence that has swept the country since three girls were killed in a stabbing in Southport.

False rumors

The riots have been fueled by false rumors that the 17-year-old suspected of the crime had sought asylum in the country. He was born in the UK to parents from Rwanda.

Security at the country's mosques has been strengthened after days of violent protests and riots. Several Muslim leaders have received threatening calls, says Muslim Council's chairperson Zara Mohammed.

Many wonder if they dare hold activities such as children's gatherings and women's meetings. Several say they have received direct threats of attacks, she says.

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