Fueled by disinformation, far-right protesters spark new clashes with UK police in wake of knife attack

Far-right protesters clashed with British police for a fourth day on Saturday in unrest that police say has been fueled by a far-right disinformation campaign. Violence first erupted in the northern England town of Southport after far-right elements falsely accused a migrant of being behind the killing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party on Monday. 

Aug 4, 2024 - 17:00
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Fueled by disinformation, far-right protesters spark new clashes with UK police in wake of knife attack
Far-right protesters clashed with British police for a fourth day on Saturday in unrest that police say has been fueled by a far-right disinformation campaign. Violence first erupted in the northern England town of Southport after far-right elements falsely accused a migrant of being behind the killing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party on Monday.