Sunderland protesters attack police office and set care ablaze
Violence Erupts In Sunderland: Police Attacked, Car Set Ablaze
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There is a fire burning near a police station.
Violent clashes occurred in Sunderland during a protest related to the Southport knife attack, resulting in an attack on a police officer and the setting ablaze of a nearby property.
After beer cans and rocks were hurled at police officers in riot gear outside of a mosque in the city, there were additional confrontations between the rioters and law enforcement.
Police on horses moved the protesters, some of whom were wearing masks, away from the mosque on St Mark's Road.
Northumbria Police reported that their officers were victims of "serious violence" and suggested that the public steer clear of the area.
The police were also targeted with beer barrels being thrown at them, while a group of young men chanted "these streets belong to us".
People in the group shouted words to show that they support Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist. Others yelled disrespectful and intolerant things about Islam.
Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, stated that individuals who commit crimes against law enforcement and incite chaos in our communities will face consequences for their violent and aggressive actions.
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Vehicles in the downtown area have also been attacked by the group, including one car that was flipped over and set ablaze.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service stated they were present at the fire near the Sunderland Central Police station.
Nexus, the company that runs the Tyne and Wear Metro, announced that they were requested by the British Transport Police to shut down the Sunderland Rail Station at approximately 10:15 PM BST.
Activists rally through Sunderland and have conflicts with law enforcement officers
The turmoil continues after the riots in Hartlepool on Wednesday night, which authorities believe were connected to demonstrations following the tragic stabbing of a group of children in Southport, Merseyside, earlier in the week.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness expressed shock and dismay at the events unfolding in Sunderland.
She stated that anyone who uses tragedy as an excuse to engage in violence, harm others, attack law enforcement, and destroy property represents nothing but violent behavior.
"You have no authority to represent Sunderland. Your opinions do not reflect the feelings of this area."
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Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central, Lewis Atkinson, expressed his complete backing for the police in their handling of the criminal violence.
A movie theater in Sunderland called Omniplex had to shut down for the night to make sure everyone, including customers and employees, stayed safe.
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Demonstrators in Sunderland ignited a vehicle during their protest.
Around 200 people who are against racism gathered outside the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque in Liverpool when they heard rumors of a possible far-right protest happening there.
The crowd repeated the phrase "speak up, speak clearly: Refugees are gladly accepted here".
Chief prosecutor Stephen Parkinson announced that additional legal professionals had been brought in to work this weekend in order to address the chaos.
"We have assigned many additional prosecutors who are working non-stop this weekend, assisting the police, and prepared to quickly make charging decisions to ensure justice is promptly served," he stated.
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