Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 4th August 2024, at 18:30hrs
Protests across the country have been ongoing in wake of the Southport Attack on Monday 29th July.
Protests erupted into violent clashes between the Police, with missiles thrown and officers injured.
Mosques came under attack, cars set alight, and businesses smashed up and looted.
Some of the areas to see the worst protest are Southport, Hartlepool, Hull, Liverpool, Sunderland and Rotherham.
A hotel housing asylum seekers came under attack on Sunday afternoon with the building suffering extensive damage and set alight.
The Prime Minister has condemned the violence. In a statement released this afternoon from Downing Street, Sir Kier Starmer said,
“Those that have participated in the violence “will face the full force of the law”.
I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder either directly or those whipping up this disorder online.
Right now, there are attacks happening on a hotel in Rotherham.
“There is no justification for taking this action.
People in this country have a right to be safe and yet we have seen Muslim communities targeted and attacks on mosques.”
I won’t shy away from calling it what it is” and that is “far-right thuggery”.
To those who feel targeted because of the colour of your skin or your faith, I know how frightening this must be,” he says.
“I want you to know this violent mob do not represent this country, and we will bring them to justice.”
This is violence” and “not protest”.
“I think there needs to be the full force of the law, and it needs to be swift.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper posting on X, said,
“The criminal, violent attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham is utterly appalling. Deliberately setting fire to a building with people known to be inside.
South Yorkshire Police have full Government support for the strongest action against those responsible.
Mosques are also being offered emergency security amid rising tensions in communities.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the new rapid response process means mosques “at risk of violent disorder” can be offered additional security personnel.
Under the new process now in place, the police, local authorities and mosques can ask for rapid security to be deployed.
This announcement will build on the existing Protective Security for Mosques Scheme, with up to £29.4m already available this year to fund security at mosques and Muslim faith schools.
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak posting on X, said,
The shocking scenes we’re seeing on the streets of Britain have nothing to do with the tragedy in Southport.
This is violent, criminal behaviour that has no place in our society.
“The police have our full support to deal with these criminals swiftly and they must face the full weight of the law.
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