Extremism expert explains why riots are spreading across the UK
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Published 2024-08-03
Rioters were branded "criminal thugs" after disorder led by the far right broke out in Sunderland on Friday night, with a police station was set on fire and cars overturned.
The rioters set the police station at Signal House, Waterloo Place ablaze as they clashed with police in violent scenes.
Eight people were arrested and three police officers were left needing hospital treatment, as mounted police and officers in riot gear clashed with protestors.
Hundreds of people had gathered in the city's centre in response to Monday's Southport stabbings. Counter-protesters also came out, singing in support of refugees.
Sunderland Central MP Lewis Atkinson said of the rioters: "Our city is not represented by a tiny minority causing trouble."
He added that officers have his "full support as they respond to criminal thuggery and work to protect all the communities of our city".
"Tomorrow the people of Sunderland will come together and continue to build the bright future that we have - a future where every community of our city feels safe and prospers," he said.
Northumbria Police confirmed eight people were arrested and three officers were taken to hospital as the violence erupted.
Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, who led the policing operation, said: "The shocking scenes we have witnessed in Sunderland this evening are completely unacceptable. I want to make it absolutely clear that the disorder, violence and damage which has occurred will not be tolerated.
"The safety of the public is our utmost priority and when we became aware that a protest had been planned, we ensured there was an increased policing presence in the city. During the course of the evening those officers were met with serious and sustained levels of violence, which is utterly deplorable."
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All Comments (21)
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When politicians ignore those at the bottom those at the bottom are vulnerable to extremists.
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Why is everybody focusing on reaction of people rather than tackling the root of the problem that caused the reaction in the first place?
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A house divided against itself cannot stand.
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The last caller nailed it, like literally we have a problem of stupidity, not just in the UK.
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I am not Right Wing.I do not trust Farage but I am sick of politicians getting into power and forgetting they are there to serve the citizens..
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Why are the people angry? They will never highlight the problem.
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im old enough to remember when attacking police tearing down monuments and setting cars on fire was called " mostly peaceful"
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How can people say they care about Britain or say ' make England proud 'but destroy properties and cause arson and attack so many police officers
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The super rich and tax avoiders are loving these protests. That's all ill say on the matter
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No they are not spreading across the UK, no race riots in scotland which last I heard was still part of the UK
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Every one is a victim or wants to be a victim. Its all someone elses fault.
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THUGS always exploits the situation for vested interest
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Not seen many black or brown working class people involved in the riots
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I strongly believe its because more and more people are experiencing first hand issues and realising our resources are seriously depleted. We experienced in East London 40 years ago in the Brick Lane area. Overnight we were told we couldn't celebrate Christmas in schools. Children were refused a school place because the huge Bangladeshi community were given priority. Eastend stall holders had their licence/ income taken to encourage Bangladeshi stall holders. The end of Roman Rd market .All schools were given a Halal meat. We were told to call Brick Lane Bangla town as part of the rebranding. Our homes were all compulsory purchased for a fraction of the price by Tower Hamlets council and news builds were given to thousands of people who REFUSED to integrate. We spotted it in the 1980s. We had Zero say and were branded and punished if we voiced the slightest concern My Grandfather and parents said until it reaches the leafy suburbs and effects them they won't get. I'm guessing it finally reached the leafy suburbs!
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"I want my country back" My first question is "to when?"
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Across UK ......not Scotland
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Rather than explaining the rioters, explain the Murderers
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Leeds riot??? Right wing???
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I often think that going back to the 1950’s with the social agenda practised by the governments at the time, helped get so many people onto their feet and gateways to higher education and apprenticeships. Look at the employment practices now with zero contracts and low wages. Brexit, Covid and high immigration has certainly exacerbated the problems.
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As an Asian Gujarati born in this country I stand with my brothers and sisters standing up for Britain and keeping it British. My beautiful Britain who took on my family and let us prosper and be proud to live here. Long live Britain 🇬🇧
