UK Police Brace for Weekend Turmoil Amid Ongoing Unrest and Rioting

Anti-immigration protests erupted in the UK following a mass stabbing in Southport that left three children dead. The protests, which were part of a series of over a dozen planned demonstrations, turned violent in Sunderland, where rioters targeted a mosque and clashed with police. Police officers were injured and eight people were arrested. The unrest was sparked by the stabbing, which police said was not linked to terrorism. The situation escalated on the third night of unrest, with rioters throwing stones, bricks, and other missiles at police, overturning vehicles, and setting a car alight. At least one building was reportedly set on fire, and three police officers were taken to hospital for treatment. The police have stated that the safety of the public is their utmost priority, and eight people have been arrested so far for violent disorder and burglary.