Everyone I was speaking with was really rattled... There was a real sense of 'How did this happen here?'
Misinformation rapidly propagated on social media and messaging apps, falsely blaming a Muslim asylum seeker. This led to anti-immigrant riots, injuries, and property destruction in Southport and sparked violent protests across the UK.
After thousands of antiracism protesters gathered, the country remains on alert, with heavy police presence and fears of further riots.
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