UK – Riots in Southport Over 3 child deaths and other stabbings

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Police officers injured in disorder outside Southport mosque in wake of deadly stabbing attack

A police van has been set on fire and officers have been injured in disorder outside a Southport mosque – with the chaos erupting in the wake of a knife attack that left three girls dead in the Merseyside town.

A crowd of men, many wearing masks and hoodies, have been in a running battle with officers outside the mosque this evening – with chants of “English til I die” heard before the violence broke out.

Police have said they believe the men are part of the far-right English Defence League.

The disorder comes after the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper urged social media users not to spread “false information” about Monday’s attack or the suspect online.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in relation to the stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event. Police have not confirmed his identity due to his age but have said he was born in the UK.

There is no suggestion he is a Muslim.

A police van set is seen of fire as trouble flares during a protest in Southport
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A police van set is seen of fire as trouble flares during a protest in Southport
Merseyside Police has said a large group of people began throwing objects at the mosque on St Luke’s Road at around 7:45pm this evening.

Officers later put on helmets and riot gear as bottles and wheelie bins were thrown at them.

A police officer suffered a suspect broken nose and one of the force’s vans was set on fire.

The force said additional patrols were later sent to the scene including a dog unit.

Assistant Chief Constable Alex Goss said that many of the people involved in tonight’s violence do not live in Merseyside or care about the people who live in the county.

He added: “There has been much speculation and hypothesis around the status of a 17-year-old male who is currently in police custody and some individuals are using this to bring violence and disorder to our streets.

“We have already said that the person arrested was born in the UK and speculation helps nobody at this time.

“Our officers should not have to face this, but we will be there tonight to ensure the safety of the local community who have suffered enough, and will arrest those involved in criminal behaviour.”

https://news.sky.com/story/police-officers-injured-in-disorder-outside-southport-mosque-in-wake-of-deadly-stabbing-attack-13187710

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