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Police station set on fire and multiple officers injured in night of violence
Police forces have placed on emergency with more far-right protests are planned over the weekend – with three police officers were hospitalised after yesterday's rio
Eight arrests have been made after a police station was torched during chaotic riots in Sunderland, with a far-right group targeting a mosque with vile Islamophobic chants.
Dramatic scenes unfolded as emergency crews dashed to the Sunderland Central Police Office, which was partially engulfed in flames.
Three police officers were hospitalised following the mayhem, while eight individuals were arrested on charges including violent disorder and burglary, according to Northumbria Police.
One of the three police officers, has since been discharged, the force said. They added they would not accept anyone using the right to lawful protect as a means to commit crime.
"We want to be clear anyone planning to involve themselves in disorder in the future should stay at home," the police added. "We also know the behaviour displayed is in no way representative of our friendly and welcoming region."
Tensions also flared near a mosque on St Mark's Road last night, where the police faced off against protester. Local MP and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson slammed the city's upheaval as "unforgivable violence and thuggery".
She wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "The scenes in our city centre tonight are shocking. We have seen unforgivable violence and thuggery. The criminals involved in this appalling disorder must be identified, prosecuted and punished with the full force of the law.
"Sunderland is better than this and these thugs do no represent our city."
Sunderland AFC also condemned the violence at the far-right protest, saying the city "will forever be for all".
"Tonight’s shameful scenes do not represent our culture, our history, or our people,” a post by the team’s X account said.
"Our great city is built on togetherness and acceptance, and Sunderland will forever be for all. We are stronger as one community. Now. Then. Always."
The unrest has been fuelled by fake news circulating online about the tragic Southport stabbings that claimed the lives of youngsters Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine year old Alice Dasilva Aguiar. Teen Axel Rudakubana is facing court over the murder allegations.
In response to the escalating tensions and anticipated far-right demonstrations this weekend, Sir Keir Starmer has directed police forces to adopt an emergency stance. The internet is abuzz with at least 35 far-right protests being organised in the wake of the Southport tragedy.
Daily Star Sunday
Police forces have placed on emergency with more far-right protests are planned over the weekend – with three police officers were hospitalised after yesterday's rio
Eight arrests have been made after a police station was torched during chaotic riots in Sunderland, with a far-right group targeting a mosque with vile Islamophobic chants.
Dramatic scenes unfolded as emergency crews dashed to the Sunderland Central Police Office, which was partially engulfed in flames.
Three police officers were hospitalised following the mayhem, while eight individuals were arrested on charges including violent disorder and burglary, according to Northumbria Police.
One of the three police officers, has since been discharged, the force said. They added they would not accept anyone using the right to lawful protect as a means to commit crime.
"We want to be clear anyone planning to involve themselves in disorder in the future should stay at home," the police added. "We also know the behaviour displayed is in no way representative of our friendly and welcoming region."
Tensions also flared near a mosque on St Mark's Road last night, where the police faced off against protester. Local MP and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson slammed the city's upheaval as "unforgivable violence and thuggery".
She wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "The scenes in our city centre tonight are shocking. We have seen unforgivable violence and thuggery. The criminals involved in this appalling disorder must be identified, prosecuted and punished with the full force of the law.
"Sunderland is better than this and these thugs do no represent our city."
Sunderland AFC also condemned the violence at the far-right protest, saying the city "will forever be for all".
"Tonight’s shameful scenes do not represent our culture, our history, or our people,” a post by the team’s X account said.
"Our great city is built on togetherness and acceptance, and Sunderland will forever be for all. We are stronger as one community. Now. Then. Always."
The unrest has been fuelled by fake news circulating online about the tragic Southport stabbings that claimed the lives of youngsters Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine year old Alice Dasilva Aguiar. Teen Axel Rudakubana is facing court over the murder allegations.
In response to the escalating tensions and anticipated far-right demonstrations this weekend, Sir Keir Starmer has directed police forces to adopt an emergency stance. The internet is abuzz with at least 35 far-right protests being organised in the wake of the Southport tragedy.
Daily Star Sunday