In Britain, the far-right immigration movement has escalated into violence. According to the BBC, over 90 protesters were arrested on Saturday after a demonstration turned violent.
Shops in Hull, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Blackpool, and Belfast were looted, and police officers were attacked in some areas. While not all protests were violent, several did descend into chaos.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the government will fully support the police in their efforts against extremists seeking to spread hate.
Tensions rose in Southport, Merseyside, following the tragic deaths of three girls at a party on Monday.
In Liverpool, bricks, bottles, and other objects were hurled at police. The BBC reported that one officer sustained a head injury, and another was knocked off his bike by a protester wielding a chair.
Merseyside Police confirmed that some officers were injured, with two needing hospital treatment.
The government has urged restraint, emphasizing that the right to freedom of expression must not be conflated with acts of violence.
