British PM Keir Starmer Vows Legal Action Against Violent Anti-Muslim Protesters

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to enact the 'full force of the law' against those participating in violence targeting Muslim communities following days of anti-immigration riots. The unrest follows the tragic stabbing of three young girls and the spread of disinformation online, which has fueled far-right activity and racially motivated violence.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to bring the 'full force of the law' against violent protesters targeting Muslim communities amid ongoing anti-immigration riots.

Starmer spoke following the recent fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport, which has been exploited by anti-immigration and anti-Muslim groups to incite violence, spread disinformation, and create unrest across England's towns and cities.

'This is pure violence, and we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or our Muslim communities,' Starmer stated after an emergency meeting with police and prison chiefs.

Police have arrested 378 individuals since the outbreak and warned of severe penalties for those convicted of violent offenses. Officials have linked the violence to false claims circulated online, further amplified by high-profile far-right figures.

The 17-year-old suspect in the Southport incident, born in Britain to Rwandan parents, is not being treated as a terrorist.

In response to the violence, including attacks on mosques, looting of shops, and assaults on ethnic minorities, the UK government has called on social media platforms to curb the spread of hate speech.

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, and Elon Musk have been notable figures commenting on the unrest. While Robinson is alleged to have spread misinformation, Musk faced backlash for his comments linking the unrest to mass migration.

(With inputs from agencies.)