UK stabbing: Violent protests are taking place across Britain after false news of the stabbing of three young girls in Southport last month. Several police officers have been injured in this clash. Protesters are throwing bricks, bottles, and fire at police officers.
Earlier, rumors were spread on social media that a 17-year-old suspected radical Muslim migrant had stabbed three children to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga event on July 29. Riots broke out in Southport after this information spread on social media.
police arrested the suspect
Police have arrested the suspect Axel Rudakubana in this case. The young man was born in Rwanda, Britain. He is a Christian. Amidst the violent protests, incidents of arson, violence, and looting are taking place in the city. Violent clashes are taking place in Liverpool, Bristol, Hull and Belfast. Most of them were young people. These youth are now attacking the police as well. During this, they are raising anti-Muslim slogans.
Several police officers were injured
The protesters are throwing bricks, bottles and burning things at each other. During this, many policemen have been injured. During the protest, the protesters attacked vehicles and buses. The protesters set some cars on fire.
Two officers were hospitalized with facial fractures after being confronted by protesters in Liverpool, while another police officer was pushed off a motorbike and attacked, according to Merseyside Police, which oversees the city. In Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police have arrested 14 people.