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Anti-racism protesters counter far-right rallies
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Thousands of anti-racism protesters formed human shields in towns and cities across England to protect asylum centres following the deployment of 6,000 police officers to tackle potential unrest. The demonstrations were sparked by more than 100 far-right-led rallies, which prompted warnings of possible disorder.
Nine days after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Merseyside and the subsequent riots, people took to the streets holding placards with messages such as “refugees welcome” and “reject racism, try therapy.” Despite fears of unrest, the situation remained largely peaceful.
In response to the potential for violence, police mounted their largest operation since the 2011 riots, with many high street shops boarding up, lawyers’ offices shutting down, and GP practices closing early. MPs were also advised to consider working from home, as 41 of the 43 local police force areas in England and Wales prepared for possible disturbances.
The police had drafted in around 6,000 riot-trained officers, anticipating rallies and counter-protests, especially after far-right groups on the encrypted messaging app Telegram identified immigration law firms and refugee centres as targets.
However, thousands of counter-protesters turned out in Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton, and London to protect their communities. In Liverpool, hundreds formed a human shield outside a church housing an immigration advice centre, while women displayed banners reading “Nans against Nazis.”
Similar scenes unfolded in Hackney and Walthamstow in east London, where thousands of locals and anti-fascist activists held placards proclaiming “We are one human race” and “unite against hate.”
In Brighton, a small group of anti-immigration protesters outside a targeted law office were surrounded by police for their protection, as they were vastly outnumbered by around 500 counter-protesters chanting, “Off our streets, Nazi scum.” The atmosphere later turned festive, with a samba band and loud singing adding to the street carnival vibe.
Nine days after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Merseyside and the subsequent riots, people took to the streets holding placards with messages such as “refugees welcome” and “reject racism, try therapy.” Despite fears of unrest, the situation remained largely peaceful.
In response to the potential for violence, police mounted their largest operation since the 2011 riots, with many high street shops boarding up, lawyers’ offices shutting down, and GP practices closing early. MPs were also advised to consider working from home, as 41 of the 43 local police force areas in England and Wales prepared for possible disturbances.
The police had drafted in around 6,000 riot-trained officers, anticipating rallies and counter-protests, especially after far-right groups on the encrypted messaging app Telegram identified immigration law firms and refugee centres as targets.
However, thousands of counter-protesters turned out in Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton, and London to protect their communities. In Liverpool, hundreds formed a human shield outside a church housing an immigration advice centre, while women displayed banners reading “Nans against Nazis.”
Similar scenes unfolded in Hackney and Walthamstow in east London, where thousands of locals and anti-fascist activists held placards proclaiming “We are one human race” and “unite against hate.”
In Brighton, a small group of anti-immigration protesters outside a targeted law office were surrounded by police for their protection, as they were vastly outnumbered by around 500 counter-protesters chanting, “Off our streets, Nazi scum.” The atmosphere later turned festive, with a samba band and loud singing adding to the street carnival vibe.
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