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UK Grapples with Worst Riots in 13 Years as Hoodlums Loot Shops, Assault Police Officers

Adamu Abubakar
By Adamu Abubakar
Published: August 4, 2024
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A wave of violent protests has swept across the UK, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The riots, sparked by misinformation and anti-immigrant sentiment, have resulted in clashes between protesters and police, looting, and attacks on migrant hotels and mosques.

The unrest began in Southport on Tuesday night, following a fatal knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party, and has since spread to multiple towns and cities across England. Despite efforts by authorities to quell the violence, the situation remains volatile, with fresh disturbances reported in Rotherham, Middlesbrough, and other locations.

According to eyewitnesses, protesters have hurled bricks, bottles, and flares at police, injuring several officers. Migrant hotels and mosques have been targeted, with windows smashed and fires started. The violence has been fueled by false rumors on social media about the background of the suspect in the Southport knife attack.

UK leader Keir Starmer has condemned the violence, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice. “I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder,” Starmer said in a televised address. “There is no justification for this far-right thuggery.”

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The Police Federation of England and Wales has described the situation as “flooding across major cities and towns,” with over 90 arrests made on Saturday alone. The UK interior ministry has announced emergency security measures for Islamic places of worship.

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