Up to a hundred far-right demonstrations have been called in different parts of England. The police have prepared for new riots.
In Britain, people are scheduled to gather in various locations for anti-immigration demonstrations, which are feared to break out into violent riots again.
Among others, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported on the protests BBCnewspaper The Guardian and Sky News.
We follow the course of events in this article.
Up to a hundred far-right demonstrations have been called. They are scheduled to start at ten on Wednesday evening Finnish time.
Lawyers handling immigration matters and residential buildings of asylum seekers have been set as the primary targets, local media sources say, according to news agency AFP. British Broadcasting Corporation According to the BBC the country’s government is concerned about lists shared on the messaging service that appear to be related to organizations that help immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
In several localities, entrepreneurs have covered the display windows of their stores with plywood. Also, many people, especially non-white people, have said they are scared.
Counter-demonstrations are also gathering in various places. Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate says it is prioritizing 48 targets it believes are at the center of far-right rioting.
Extensive security measures
More than 6,000 additional police are on standby in case of possible riots. The police is assisted by the anti-terrorist unit.
The powers of the police have also been increased.
For example, the cities of Lincoln and Carlisle have been placed under a partial decentralization order. This means that the police have the right to order people to leave the area if there is reason to suspect them of participating in anti-social activity. Police can also order people to remove face masks, confiscate items and arrest those who return to an area they have been told to leave.
The order has already been issued in Liverpool, for example.
The news is updated.