A mosque was attacked, a van set alight and 39 police officers were injured after rioting in the townTell us: have you been affected by the incident in Southport?Local shop owner Chanaka Balasuryla has said the Southport community has rallied around him since his store was looted during the chaotic riot scenes last night.Balasuryla said he called the police after spotting men trying to smash their way in, on the CCTV camera from his home five minutes away.The horrific act of violence in Southport has left families grieving and a whole community in a state of total shock. My thoughts remain with all those affected. I cannot begin to imagine what they will be going through at this time. Their grief must be at the forefront of our minds and in our thoughts.Last night we witnessed disgusting scenes where a minority of thugs chose to use this appalling tragedy to bring violence to the streets of a devastated community. They attacked a place of worship where people find solace and they injured my colleagues, the very same officers who would likely have responded to this incident just hours before. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/jul/31/southport-stabbing-suspect-riots-latest-victims-alice-dasilva-aguiar-bebe-king-elise-dot-stancombe
Author : Yohannes Lowe
Publish date : 2024-07-31 11:45:28
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