UK Riots Over False Stabbing Claims

Recent far-right protests in the UK, fueled by misinformation about a stabbing in Southport, have led to widespread violence, particularly in Belfast and Liverpool. While most planned demonstrations were met with strong counter-protests and police presence, violence erupted in Belfast, requiring significant police intervention. Liverpool's mosques have taken security measures as ethnic minorities express fear amid the unrest. In response, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the formation of a 'standing army' of specialist police to address rioting and emphasized that violence against Muslim communities will not be tolerated. Areas across the UK, including Hull, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough, remain on high alert for further unrest, with police ready to act against any escalation.