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Unrest grips Southport as town mourns

BBC News Wednesday, 31 July 2024 ()
Unrest grips Southport as town mournsThirty-nine police officers were injured when disorder broke out in Southport shortly after a vigil for knife attack victims.
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News video: Home Secretary condemns riots in Southport

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned the riots in Southport, describing the scenes as a "total disgrace." The unrest came after a peaceful vigil in the town on Tuesday evening which saw hundreds pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy. "This is a time when everyone should be showing respect...

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Southport Southport Town in Merseyside, England

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

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

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Clashes erupt in Southport after three children killed [Video]

Clashes erupt in Southport after three children killed

Police officers have been injured in the disorder after a group of men believed to belong to a far-right group in the aftermath of a deadly stabbing attack.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:00Published

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