King Charles thanks the police
After the knife attack on three schoolgirls in British Southport, English far-right extremists targeted Muslim businesses across the country. Thousands of police officers contained the violence in sometimes dangerous incidents. King Charles III has personally thanked them for this.
King Charles III has expressed his gratitude to the police following the far-right riots. The monarch spoke with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and police representatives to discuss the situation, a palace spokesperson said. Charles "expressed his heartfelt thanks to the police and emergency services for all they are doing to restore peace in the affected areas." He was also "encouraged by many examples of community spirit." The passion and resilience of the majority, he said, was a response to the aggression and criminality of a minority, using his usual phrasing.
"He hopes that the shared values of mutual respect and understanding will further strengthen and unite the nation," the spokesperson said. The King would like to visit affected areas but will only do so when it does not add extra strain to the police.
740 people arrested since
Following a fatal knife attack in Southport near Liverpool, where three girls aged around 12 died and others were injured, far-right extremist riots kept many English cities on edge for days. They targeted asylum seeker accommodations, mosques, shops, and security forces. Thousands of police officers were deployed, with dozens injured.
On Wednesday, thousands of people across various English cities peacefully protested against the violence. Since then, the situation has calmed down. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, however, stressed that the police will remain on high alert.
According to the PA news agency, around 740 people have been arrested for participating in or inciting violence. More than 300 have been charged, and dozens have been sentenced to prison terms of varying lengths.
The United Kingdom's law enforcement agencies have worked tirelessly to quell the far-right extremist violence, with over 740 individuals arrested in connection to the incidents. King Charles III has shown his support for these efforts, commending the police and emergency services for their role in restoring peace in affected areas.
