Violence Erupts in Southport Following Tragic Knife Attack

Following a fatal knife attack at a children's dance class in Southport, unrest has broken out with protesters clashing with police in London and Southport. The attack left three children dead and five critically injured. Misleading social media posts exacerbated the violence, with many protestors targeting local mosques.

Protesters clashed with police near Downing Street in London on Wednesday as Britain faced a second night of demonstrations following the deaths of three young girls in a frenzied knife attack at a dance class.

Thousands gathered near the Prime Minister's residence shouting 'save our kids'; 'we want our country back'; and 'stop the boats' as well as English football chants. A large number of police wearing helmets formed a barrier around the protesters, who earlier threw flares and smoke canisters towards Downing Street.

Disturbances in Southport on Tuesday took place after false information was spread on social media that the suspect behind Monday's stabbings was a radical Islamist migrant. Police vans were set on fire and protesters hurled bricks, bottles, and fireworks at officers and at cars parked at the town's mosque.