Fire engulfs Sunderland police station amid riot in English town of Southport

A Sunderland police station caught fire as riots continued to spread after three girls were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport.

Recall, in the English city of Southport, a 17-year-old teenager attacked a dance studio with a knife and stabbed to death three children - girls aged 6 to 9.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack “horrendous and deeply shocking.” King Charles III sent his “condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies” for those affected by the “utterly horrific incident.”

The tragedy led to mass unrest in the city. Outraged residents staged a protest near the local mosque amid rumors that the perpetrator was a Muslim, but the police denied this. The rally led to clashes between its most radical participants and the police, the burning of a law enforcement car, and injuries to dozens of law enforcement officers.

Protesters attacked police and started fires in the Sunderland as violence spread to another northern city.

Anti-immigrant demonstrators threw stones at police in riot gear near a mosque in the city before overturning vehicles, setting a car alight and starting a fire next to a police office, the BBC said.

Police said eight people were arrested and three police officers taken to hospital following the riots in Sunderland.

Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Helena Barron said in a statement: “We can confirm that three officers were taken to hospital for treatment of injuries.

“One has since been discharged with the other two remaining in hospital for further treatment.

“We also thank our partners for the significant support they have shown throughout the evening.

“Anyone involved in the disorder we have seen can expect to be dealt with robustly - and that action has already begun.

“Eight people have so far been arrested for a range of offences, including violent disorder and burglary. “A full investigation is now under way to identify anyone else responsible.”

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