Unrest spreads in England

The 17-year-old suspected of the brutal stabbing in Southport, England, which has so far claimed the lives of three young girls, was arrested today. Meanwhile, there are reports that the riots in the country have spread to several cities, including London, all the way to the Cabinet Office.

In the aftermath of the atrocity, some British police have been accused of using excessive force against people demonstrating in support of the victims.

The suspected perpetrator is said to be Axel Rudakubana, just 17 years old and of Rwandan origin, who was arrested today on suspicion of the shocking knife attack in Southport in which three young girls lost their lives. The three children, aged 8, 10 and 12, were brutally murdered and several other children were seriously injured in what is being described as an unprovoked incident.

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The alleged perpetrator was arrested shortly after the attack, and according to documents filed in court, he has no known ties to the victims. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and relatives of the murdered children are devastated and looking for answers.

– We cannot understand why someone would do such a terrible thing to innocent children, said a relative of one of the families.

News of the tragic deaths has rocked the UK, leading to widespread unrest and demonstrations in several other cities, including London and Hartlepool. In the capital, protests degenerated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police, with authorities accused of using excessive force.

A 17-year-old male was charged with the murder of three young girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport, UK, that has shocked the nation and sparked two nights of violent protests https://t.co/aCpPI16a0b pic.twitter.com/fKf4r5vsJo

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Riots at 10 Downing Street

Reports of police crackdowns on protesters are circulating, showing large numbers of demonstrators being forcibly dispersed, with many expressing frustration at what they see as a disproportionate police response. “It’s a disgrace to see how the police are treating peaceful protesters”, said one angry demonstrator.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly summoned Britain’s police chiefs to discuss the crisis on Thursday, after police in London, Manchester and Hartlepool clashed with protesters who threw beer bottles and fired flares near the Cabinet Office in the capital.

On Wednesday night, further unrest erupted in central London as more than 100 people were arrested on charges including violent disorder, assaulting emergency services personnel and breaching the rules of the demonstration. Protesters threw flares at the gates of Downing Street and chanted “Rule Britannia”, “Save our children” and “Stop the boats”.

Starmer has so far kept a remarkably low profile on the issue, drawing criticism from both political opponents and the public.

"Genug ist genug" – Unruhen in London nach Messerattacke

Nach der tödlichen Messerattacke im britischen Southport ist ein Protest am Mittwoch in London eskaliert. Bei Zusammenstößen zwischen Demonstranten und der Polizei nahe dem britischen Regierungssitz kam es zu mehr als… pic.twitter.com/qf46mchUJK

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