UK Fears New Summer Of Unrest, Year After Southport Riots

Anti-immigration protesters are seen outside The Bell Hotel, believed to be housing asylum seekers, in Epping, northeast of London on July 20, 2025 (Credit: AFP)

Concern is mounting that recent violent anti-immigrant protests could herald a new summer of unrest, a year after the UK was rocked by its worst riots in decades.

Police have arrested 16 people since protests flared last week outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in the town of Epping, northeast of London. In one demonstration, eight police officers were injured.