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Southport MP condemns rioters as victim’s mother calls for calm



Dozens of police officers injured in violent protests following vigil for victims of Monday’s knife attackSouthport stabbing attack – latest updatesThe Southport MP, Patrick Hurley, has said rioters must face the “full force of the law” after 39 police officers suffered serious injuries during violent protests following a vigil for the victims of Monday’s knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club.Merseyside police said those involved in the violent unrest in the north-west seaside town on Tuesday evening – who they believe included supporters of the English Defence League – set alight cars, threw bricks at a local mosque, damaged a local convenience store and set wheelie bins on fire. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-07-31 10:32:51

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