Britain is in ‘absolute chaos’ and on the brink of anarchy as a police station was set on fire, protesters were “throwing objects” at the police, one MP said this is simply “criminal thuggery.”
Protesters are kicking off across various parts of the UK as misinformation has been placed online which has sparked riots.
Tommy Robinson [Whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon] who is the founder of the English Defence League (EDL) has been blamed for the protests and riots which are taking place.
In Sunderland a police station was set on fire and the building was destroyed and police were pelted with bricks as they formed a protective ring around a mosque.
Rioters were armed with “petrol bombs” and the Home Secretary has warned that those responsible for the criminal acts will face “the strongest possible action.”
A police station has been set on fire, following previous vandalism in Sunderland. Appalling.
Seems like things have escalated since Two Tier Keir made his tone deaf conference speech. He had an easy ride becoming PM but failing the country right now. pic.twitter.com/o0xyHQWO9r
— Chris Rose (@ArchRose90) August 2, 2024
Prison cells were cleared ahead of the protests which are now overflowing, and solicitors have been called back into work ready for a weekend of violence as more protests are planned.
Yvette Cooper has condemned the violence which started after three young girls were stabbed to death last Monday.
Cooper warned that anyone who attacks the police or are “stoking disorder” will “pay the price.”
Sunderland, UK📍
Fire Extinguishers been used to cover riot shields, making them useless and ineffective. pic.twitter.com/aH4MgKIW7y
— RM.tv🇮🇪 (@RealMessageEire) August 2, 2024
The Home Secretary wrote on X, “Criminals attacking the police & stoking disorder on our streets will pay the price for their violence & thuggery.
“The police have the full backing of Government to take the strongest possible action & ensure they face the full force of the law.”
Labour MP for Sunderland Central Lewis Atkinson told the BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, “The far right, for example Stephen Yaxley Lennon, picked up on those and started promoting those and encouraging known far right individuals to join.”
A priest at Sunderland Minster just described how the people in Sunderland last night tried to break up gravestones to use as projectiles. One of her colleagues had to lock them out of the church. pic.twitter.com/7O3UdftDN4
— Tom Burgess (@tburgessjourno) August 3, 2024
Police forces are preparing plans for Saturday and Sunday as some 20 further protests have been planned.
Merseyside Police assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said, “I want to reassure residents that we are fully prepared for any possible disorder in the future. Police and our partners also want to remind people of the dangers of misinformation and speculation online, and how it can have real-world consequences that put innocent people in harm’s way.
“People who maliciously spread misinformation want to cause division and hatred in our communities, and it’s completely unacceptable. I would continue to ask people to be mindful of the damage that such actions can cause and to always question the source of information when viewing anything on social media.
“Finally, I want to make this absolutely clear: anyone who intends to cause future damage and harm to our communities will be dealt with robustly, using all our available powers. There are extensive plans and considerable police resources in place to quickly deal with anyone intent on causing disorder over the coming days. We will look to bring to justice every person who is identified committing criminal damage and acts of violence against police staff, officers and our communities.”
For those who say these aren’t far right protests, well, in Sunderland they shouted racist slogans, they attacked an Uber driver’s car because of his colour and they attempted to march on the mosque, only stopped by riot police. Pretty conclusive evidence if you ask me pic.twitter.com/IpeSs9lW6w
— Nick Lowles (@lowles_nick) August 2, 2024
Director of public prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, said, “We take the recent incidents of violent disorder extremely seriously and we are ready to respond rapidly if there is a fresh outbreak.
“We have deployed dozens of extra prosecutors who are working round the clock this weekend, supporting the police, and ready to make immediate charging decisions so that justice is swiftly delivered.”
An eyewitness told GB News, “It was absolute chaos, protesters were throwing objects at cars and at police officers.
“A fire broke out at the police station while people started to run away. Groups of demonstrators have taken over the city centre.”
A Sunderland witness told GB News, “I was drinking in a pub which had to lock its doors due to rioters trying to get in and cause trouble.
“We could see City Hall 500 metres away and hear the sirens. It was mostly young kids between 13 and 15 causing trouble.”
They added, “We saw police horses getting stuff thrown at them and people throwing petrol bombs.”
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