British police prepared for far-right agitators found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
Counter protesters took to the streets of the UK on Wednesday evening, following a week of far-right violence and rioting in cities fuelled by misinformation over a stabbing attack against young girls.
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00:00Far-right demonstrations, anticipated by UK police across the country, failed to materialise
00:06as peaceful anti-racism protesters showed up instead.
00:11Police had braced themselves for more violence following a week of rioting and disorder,
00:16fuelled by misinformation over a stabbing attack against young girls in Southport.
00:21Stand-up to racism and other groups planned counter-protests,
00:25but in most places were instead met with no opposition.
00:29Large, peaceful crowds gathered outside agencies and law firms specialising in immigration,
00:35which had been listed by internet groups as possible targets of far-right activity.
00:40It was a vast change from rioting that erupted throughout parts of the UK since July 30.
00:46Far-right extremists had clashed with police,
00:49fuelled by misinformation about the stabbing attack that killed three girls in Southport.
00:54Social media users falsely identified the suspect as an immigrant and a Muslim.