The article discusses a violent outbreak that occurred after a peaceful demonstration supporting a sexual assault victim's family. Initial unrest escalated into fierce confrontations resulting in injuries to law enforcement and damage to properties. Notably, two minors, aged 14, were accused in relation to the alleged sexual assault. Authorities responded with forceful measures to manage the chaotic crowd. Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson strongly denounced the violence, labeling it racially motivated and calling on the public to reject such actions.
The unrest, involving several hundred people, erupted following a peaceful march on Monday in support of a sexual assault victim's family. Violence broke out that evening, with homes set ablaze and 15 officers injured, police said.
On Tuesday, officers deployed water cannons and plastic baton rounds to control the crowd. Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson condemned the "racially motivated disorder," urging the public to reject any justification for the violence.
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