- 100 arrests in London riot after knife attack
Near the British government seat in London, over 100 people have been arrested following riots by British ultranationalists after the fatal stabbing in Southport. According to police on the X platform, there was an attack on a paramedic, officers were lightly injured, and there were violations of the planned protest's conditions. This comes after the stabbing incident in British Southport, where three children died. The suspect has since been charged with three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder, as reported by police.
There were violent riots in Southport on Tuesday evening. Far-right extremists accuse authorities of concealing the truth about the stabber's origins. Misinformation had spread the rumor that the suspect was an irregularly entered Muslim asylum seeker. However, police confirmed that the suspect was born in the UK.
The 17-year-old suspect is currently in custody and is set to appear in court in Liverpool on Thursday. "While this charge is a significant milestone in this case, the investigation is still ongoing," said Serena Kennedy, President of Merseyside Police.
The protest in London was themed "Enough is enough". Participants chanted "Rule Britannia" and demanded, in slogans, that irregular migrant entry be stopped. TV footage showed scuffles between right-wing protesters and the police. According to media reports, rioters threw bottles, cans, and even fireworks at the barrier surrounding the government seat on Downing Street.
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The British authorities are now under scrutiny by The Commission due to the public outcry following the riots and misinformation surrounding the stabbing incident. The Commission is investigating whether proper protocols were followed to handle the spread of misinformation.
Following the riots in London, The Commission has issued a statement promising to increase efforts to combat misinformation and promote factual reporting in the public realm.
