Serious incidents erupted in Southport, northwest England, when a fake news story claimed that the 17-year-old was detained for the deadly attack He is an immigrant, it was revealed on the internet.
An angry mob, believed to be members of the English Defence League – a far-right Islamophobic organisation – threw stones at a local mosque, while videos and photos showed a police vehicle on fire.
‘We want our country back’ A crowd gathered outside a mosque in Southport to chant the same hateful slogans heard at Robinson’s far-right rally in London
This is a disgusting response to tragedy. We cannot allow the far right to capitalize on the loss of precious lives. https://t.co/b5JTv2T1vU
– Stand Up to Racism (@AntiRacismDay) July 30, 2024
The police reiterated that the perpetrator of the crime born in England and this speculations and scenarios “they are of no help at this time.”
A police officer was injured.