Axel Rudakubana
Britain: Over 35 Anti-Immigration Protests Planned Today, 6,000 Police Officers Deployed
The next 24 hours are expected to be challenging for British authorities, as dozens of rallies by far-right groups are planned across the United Kingdom today, continuing the unrest that erupted after the massacre of three little girls in Southport on July 29.
6,000 police at the ready to quell UK riots: government
The U.K. government said on Tuesday that 6,000 specialist police officers were ready to deal with far-right rioting.
The unrest broke out last week on July 30 after three children were killed in a stabbing spree at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, northwest England.
Riots have since flared up in several cities and towns, leading to hundreds of arrests.
UK government vows 'consequences' for far-right rioters
The U.K. government warned yestersay hat violent disorder would "not be tolerated" after police made dozens of arrests at far-right rallies following clashes between protesters and officers.