Following the knife attack in Southport on July 29, there were incidents in the city. The far-right group gathered in front of the Southport Islamic Society Mosque and attacked the mosque by throwing rocks and bricks. Police intervened to try to disperse the group.
Merseyside police said the attack was carried out by far-right English Defense League supporters, who threw stones and bins at police, broke a police officer’s nose and set a police van on fire.
Merseyside Deputy Chief Constable Alex Gloss condemned the incident, saying it was “disgusting” that the community should be faced with such an incident at a traumatic time.
Police said it was useless to speculate about the suspect in custody, adding that the investigation was ongoing and the criminals would be brought to justice.
Far-Right Accounts Sharing Information
Following the incident, some social media accounts were seen sharing questionable information about the suspect’s identity. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stressed that social media companies must take responsibility and said speculation should not be believed.
The Guardian newspaper claimed that details about the suspect’s identity were spread through an unreliable news platform, drawing attention to the disinformation on social media.
Knife Attack in Southport
A knife attack in Southport left many people, including children, injured. Police have arrested the suspect in the incident, which took place on July 29, and an investigation has been launched.
Merseyside Police Chief Serena Kennedy announced the number of people who lost their lives and were injured as a result of the attack, and gave information about the details of the incident. Information was given about the identity of the attacker and the work being done after the attack.
Following the incident, the government made statements regarding the reactions and measures to be taken. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed their sorrow for the incident and stated that the investigation will be carried out meticulously.
