UK stabbing: Violent protests are taking place across Britain after false information about 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, a rumor was spread on social media that a 17-year-old suspect, a 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
In this case, the suspect Axel Rudakubana has been arrested by the police. The youth was born in Rwanda, Britain. He is a Christian. Amid 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.
Many police officers injured
The protesters are throwing bricks, bottles and things on fire 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.
According to Merseyside Police, which oversees the city, two officers have been hospitalized in the protest of the protesters in Liverpool. They have suffered fractures on their faces. While another police was pushed off a motorcycle and attacked. In Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police have arrested 14 people.
