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Over 700 people have been arrested over violent disorder across Britain following stabbing attack in Southport
Dozens of anti-racist rallies have been planned across the UK today as over 700 people have been arrested in relation far-right violence sweeping the country.
Up to 22 demonstrations are set to take place in towns and cities including Portsmouth, Newcastle, Manchester, Oxford and Cardiff.
Campaign group Stand up to Racism has also planned a rally outside Reform UK’s political office as it accused Nigel Farage of “inciting fascist rioters”.
So far, 741 people have been arrested for offences ranging from violent disorder to theft after far-right riots swept the country following a stabbing attack in Southport on 29 July.
The sentencing of four men at Leeds Crown Court was broadcast to viewers on Friday, as 6,000 specialist officers prepared for the threat of further violence over the weekend.
Jordan Parlour, 28, from Leeds, was jailed for 20 months for posting “Every man and their dog should be smashing f*** out Britannia Hotel,” on Facebook.
Prime minister Keir Starmer also warned social media users should be “mindful” as several people have now been arrested or charged with social media-related offences.