Far-right violence and rioting spurred peaceful anti-racism counter protests in UK cities, thwarting expected far-right demonstrations. Businesses closed amid chaos fueled by misinformation over a stabbing incident.
Counter protesters gathered outside potential far-right targets in cities like London, Bristol, and Birmingham, contrasting the previous week's rioting and clashes influenced by false information about the attack.
Misinformation about a stabbing incident led to far-right extremism, triggering riots, looting, and attacks on Muslim and immigrant communities. Peaceful demonstrations substituted anticipated far-right demonstrations in multiple UK locations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the disturbances as 'far-right thuggery,' pledging severe repercussions for those involved in the violence. Police anticipated more violence post-rioting but were met with peaceful stand up to racism counter protests.
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