In Britain, fears of further violent protests by far-right extremists are growing
Following the second consecutive night of riots in Southport due to the bloody incident, fear is growing in the UK about further violent protests from far-right extremists. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to consult with senior police figures. During this meeting, the Labour politician will praise the courage of the officers and provide them with backing to crack down on "mindless violence," according to government sources cited by the PA news agency.
A 17-year-old is alleged to have stabbed three girls aged six, seven, and nine to death, and injured eight other children and two adults, some seriously, on Monday. Two children have since been discharged from the hospital.
The teenager was brought to Liverpool's magistrates' court under high security. In a brief hearing, the Magistrates' Court decided to send the case to the higher Crown Court due to the severity of the charges. The teen was due to appear there later today.
According to police, the suspect, who was born in the UK and is charged with three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder, is of Rwandan parentage, the BBC reports. His name cannot be disclosed as he is a minor.
Despite the police statement, a false narrative spread on social media claiming the suspect was an irregularly entered Muslim migrant, which is believed to have sparked the riots.
Amidst the widespread shock and outrage over the tragic incident, fear of escalating tensions and potential retaliations is palpable in the community. In response to the rumors and misinformation circulating, Prime Minister Starmer has urged for calm and fact-checked information to prevail.
