UK protests latest: Officers suffer ‘broken nose and jaw’; No 10 warns ‘extremists’ as violence breaks out
SKY NEWS UK
Saturday 3 August 2024
Protests, many involving far-right and anti-immigrant groups, are taking place in towns across the UK five days on from the Southport stabbings. False claims following the attack have prompted disorder – as Sir Keir Starmer today said police had his “full support” against “extremists”.
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Protests, many involving far-right and anti-immigrant groups, in towns across UK five days on from Southport stabbings
Police have government’s ‘full support’ in fight against ‘extremists’ – Starmer View post
Explained:How false claims and speculation online spurred violence on streets View post
Rival anti-fascist protests in many places
Liverpool police treated for suspected broken jaw and broken nose View post
Round up:Towns and cities where trouble has been reported View post
Exclusive:Network of anonymous TikTok accounts attempting to sow unrest after Southport attack View post
BBC deletes Children in Need promo video featuring Southport attack suspect Axel Rudakubana View post