Disorder began in the city of Southport, Great Britain, following an attack on a children's club with a knife. "Anadolu Agency" reported.
During the disruptions caused by far-right extremists, 39 police officers were injured. Twenty-seven of them were hospitalized, according to the regional emergency service. According to police, officers suffered broken bones, concussions, and other injuries. In response to the unrest, the police were granted extended powers to search and detain suspects throughout the day.
The disorder began the day after an attack with a knife was carried out at a children's dance studio, resulting in the death of three girls. The perpetrators threw bricks at the local mosque and police officers, and set fire to cars and trash bins. According to police, the disorder was mainly participated in by members of the extremely right-wing islamophobic "English Defence League."
The attack occurred in the Hart Space Studios building, while a master-class on yoga and dance for children aged between six and eleven was being held. The death toll reached three.
A 17-year-old young man from the neighboring town of Banks was arrested on suspicion of carrying out the attack. According to the police, he acted alone, and the attack was not related to terrorism. Law enforcement officials reported that the suspect was born in Britain.
