The riots in England continue – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country

On Saturday, local police report new riots and clashes in several cities in Great Britain. The police report that it is right-wing extremists and anti-racists who have gone against each other. After the child murder in Southport earlier this week, there has been great unrest across the country. There has been great unrest all over Great Britain after three children were killed and several injured after a knee-jerk attack. Several officers were injured while handling the clashes. Right-wing extremists against anti-racists The police in Liverpool reported on civil servants who were injured during Saturday’s riots and counter-demonstrations. An official was hit in the head by a chair thrown by the protesters. Young people, who had their faces covered, threw bricks at cars and officials. The windscreen of a police car was destroyed as a result. The police arrest a man who took part in an anti-immigration demonstration in Manchester. Photo: Manon Cruz / Reuters In Nottingham, fights broke out between different groups. In the city of Hull, protesters gathered in front of a hotel that was previously used to house asylum seekers. They throw objects while shouting “get them out”. A window was destroyed. The riots are characterized by slogans calling for a Britain free of asylum seekers and migrants. Similar incidents have been reported in the other cities. The police say they have arrested several people. Condemns violence The Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer, says that there is no excuse for street violence during the protests in the country recently. – The government supports the police in that they can use all necessary means to keep our streets safe, said Starmer. Stormer condemns the violence Photo: Reuters Hilary Benn, Minister for Northern Ireland write on X that “hate has no place in our society. I commend the officers in the PSNI for everything they have done to keep people safe”. Several politicians have condemned the violence that has taken place in Great Britain. Riots are also expected on Sunday, several British media reports. Extra police will still be deployed on standby through the weekend, says a police source The Guardian has spoken to. Published 03.08.2024, at 21.26 Updated 03.08.2024, at 23.08



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