British Prime Minister Condemns Far-Right Violence Amid Anti-Immigration Protests

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned 'far-right thuggery' after violent anti-immigration protests erupted following a tragic knife attack in Southport, leading to vandalism and clashes with police. Starmer assured that perpetrators would face legal action, emphasizing that the violence was racially and faith-motivated, and unrelated to the actual cause.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday condemned what he described as 'far-right thuggery' following days of violent anti-immigration protests that culminated in an attack on a hotel. Starmer emphasized that the perpetrators would face the full force of the law.

Violent protests erupted in various towns and cities in Britain after a knife attack at a children's dance class in Southport left three girls dead. Anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim groups seized on the incident, spreading misinformation that the suspect was an immigrant and radical Islamist, though police confirmed the suspect was British-born and not treated as a terrorist.

The unrest spread to cities like Liverpool, Bristol, and Manchester, leading to dozens of arrests, vandalism, and injury to several police officers. A notable violent incident occurred near a hotel in Rotherham housing asylum seekers. Protesters, many masked, clashed with police, damaging property and setting fires. Starmer called for unity and condemned the violence as racially and faith-motivated.

(With inputs from agencies.)