Many UK cities and towns saw large crowds of anti-racism protesters rise up against far-right demonstrations in response to the Southport stabbing, following days of turmoil. Most of the far-right protests scheduled for August 7 were cancelled as the British government used a significant police presence to control the situation, while many anti-racist protesters gathered in cities such as London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Liverpool, Hastings, and Walthamstow.
Protestors against racism displayed signs saying "Fight against fascism & racism", "We support refugees". Put an end to the extreme right and "Choose love over hate". In Brighton, only a few far-right demonstrators showed up and were outnumbered by large anti-racism groups.
After enduring days of far-right protests aimed at Muslims and immigrants, which led to police injuries, looting, and attacks on asylum-seeker accommodations, the UK finally received some relief.
The online spreading of false information ignited the turmoil after wrongly alleging that the perpetrator of the murder of three children in Southport, northwest England, in late July was a Muslim migrant. Axel Rudakubana, a 17-year-old boy born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents, was accused of murder.
Over 100 rioters have been arrested in connection with the unrest and their legal proceedings have been quickly dealt with in court. Three men were sentenced to prison, with one of them receiving a three-year sentence.
