Violence has been happening in Britain for the last several days. Immigrants are being targeted. Meanwhile, thousands of people took to the streets of England on Wednesday to protest against racism to show solidarity with immigrants and ethnic minorities. At the same time, officials have warned that those involved in the riots will not be spared and will be given strict punishment.
On the other hand, the Muslim Council of Britain has appealed to the Muslim community of the country to remain safe and united in this time of ‘hate and violence’. This violence spread in Britain is being described as the biggest riot in the last 13 years.
Why is there violence in Britain?
Violence is breaking out in Britain after anti-immigration protesters and counter-demonstrators clashed following the murder of three girls in north-west England. There is unrest across the country, stone pelting and arson have become common. The British Police has also warned that there is a possibility of more violence in the future. Speaking to the media, PM Starmer said there would be arrests, charges and convictions, “no matter what the motive.” The Prime Minister warned those taking part in the protests, saying, “Those of you who took part in this will regret it.”
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Police have free hand to control violence
Amidst the increasing violence across the country, PM Starmer had also called a high level meeting on Saturday. During this time, he had given full support to his police and instructed them to do whatever was necessary to control the violence. Till now the police have arrested hundreds of people. Many videos related to violence are going viral on social media.
The miscreants got enraged by the rumor
It is being told that the protesters were enraged by the rumor spread on social media that the accused involved in Monday’s stabbing incident was associated with Islam. However, officials said the 17-year-old suspected knifeman, who has been arrested on murder charges, has no ties to Islam. But despite this, anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim protesters are not stopping and are continuously protesting.
During violent protests, arson and looting are also taking place. The accused Rudacubana is charged with murder for the deaths of 9-year-old Alice DeSilva Aguiar, 7-year-old Elsie Dot Stancomb and 6-year-old Babe King. Apart from this, 10 cases of attempt to murder are also registered against him. Liverpool Police said on Saturday that several officers were injured while responding to a “serious disorder” in the city centre.