Mum of Southport stabbing victim says 'stop the violence' as locals left to clean up after riots

Hundreds of flowers and toys laid out in Southport

Hundreds of floral tributes and toys have been laid out in Southport following the knife attack on Monday which killed three children - Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chief Constable condemns Southport riots

Merseyside Police’s Chief Constable has voiced concerns about a repeat of violent disorder in Southport after "violent thugs" protested outside of a mosque. Serena Kennedy said she understood communities in the grieving town were “really worried”, adding that the force is "planning for this evening and for the weekend ahead". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Southport rioters linked to far right, UK police say

UK: Police clash with violent crowd near site of stabbing attack that killed 3 girls

Far-right protesters threw bricks at police officers, set vehicles on fire and attacked a mosque in the northwestern town of Southport after the attack which took place following a Taylor Swift-themed event.