Protests turn into riots after fatal stabbing in Southport, British Prime Minister takes urgent action

Protests against the stabbing in the town of Southport, Northwest England, have spread to other areas across England and turned violent.

Police were attempting to restore order in Southport on the evening of July 30, after protesters attacked a mosque. (Source: Getty Images)

According to The Mirror , since the night of July 30th, peaceful protests have turned violent as far-right supporters clashed with riot police, even throwing flares at a statue of Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Parliament Square in central London.

Over 100 people have been arrested for violent disturbances and violations of protest regulations.

The UK Prime Minister's press office stated that while the right to peaceful protest must be protected at all costs, criminals who exploit that right to spread hatred and commit acts of violence will be severely punished according to the law.

On August 1, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the establishment of a national anti-violence unit to crack down on crime amid the outbreak of violence, including sharing intelligence on potential incidents and extremist elements; widely deploying facial recognition technology and preventive measures such as imposing travel restrictions.

Mr. Starmer's statement came after a meeting with ministers and police chiefs to address the ongoing violence. At this meeting, the British Prime Minister affirmed the government's support for and assurance that the police have sufficient authority to deal with violent disturbances.

Calling those behind the riots "gangs of thugs" and vowing not to allow law and order to be broken, the prime minister said the meeting with police chiefs was aimed at responding to unrest fueled by "far-right hatred" and preventing violence from erupting.

He warned social media companies that inciting violence online was a crime, asserted that the law must be followed everywhere, and pledged to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of Muslim communities.

Protests in Britain erupted after a knife attack on July 29 at a yoga and dance class in the town of Southport, Merseyside, left three girls dead, five other children and two adults seriously injured.

At a midnight press conference on July 31, Merseyside police announced that a 17-year-old male had been charged in connection with the attack and would appear in court. The teenager also faces 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a sharp object.

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