Riots and Protests:
- Far-right groups have been rioting across the UK, targeting immigration centers and Muslim communities.
- Over 100 events and 30 counter-protests are planned, with 6,000 riot officers deployed.
- Police are aware of potential unrest in 41 out of 43 police force areas in England and Wales.
Attacks on Hotels and Immigration Centers:
- Hotels housing asylum seekers have been attacked, including the Holiday Inn Express in Tamworth and Rotherham.
- Immigration centers have also been targeted, with far-right groups sharing a hitlist of locations to attack.
Government Response:
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the riots as "organised illegal thuggery" and promised "substantive" prison sentences for those involved.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has stated that those responsible will face consequences.
Social Media Misinformation:
- False information on social media has contributed to the unrest, with rumors circulating about the suspect in the Southport stabbing attack.
- Far-right activists have used social media to spread misinformation and fuel the violence.
