In recent days, violent unrest has spread across several towns and cities in Britain. The violence that has been ongoing for several days across the country shows no signs of stopping. Protesters have caused chaos in many cities and engaged in violent clashes with the police. Bricks and fireworks were thrown in several places, and hotels and shops were attacked. Meanwhile, the government has warned that the violence will be dealt with strictly.
Few days ago, an attacker killed three girls with a knife at a dance class in Southport. Eight other people were injured during the incident. Violent protests have erupted since this event. It is being circulated online that the attacker was of Rwandan origin and was seeking asylum in Britain. The Southport attacker was an immigrant Muslim who entered Britain illegally. This has led to a wave of protests against immigrants. The police have arrested 17-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, who was born in Wales, in connection with the case.
PM – Rioters will regret it
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that there is no doubt that those involved in this violence will face the full force of the law. The police will arrest them. They will be taken into custody and punished. “I guarantee that you will regret being directly involved in this unrest. Those who incite violence online and then flee will also regret it. This is not a protest but organized violent thuggery. It has no place on the streets of Britain or on online platforms”.
Amid the increasing violence across the country, PM Starmer called a high-level meeting on Saturday. Following the meeting, he issued orders in support of the police, instructing them to use all appropriate measures to control the violence. The PM has given the police a free hand to bring the violence under control.
The British Prime Minister has said that those attacking the police, disrupting local businesses, and trying to spread fear and hatred within communities will face strict action. The British PM stated that the right to freedom of expression and the violent disorder we have witnessed are two very different things.
Last month, a new Labour Party government led by PM Keir Starmer was formed in Britain, and since then, there have been several incidents of violence on the streets of Britain. Strict action has been called for against those inciting violence.