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‘A polarisation engine’: how social media has created a ‘perfect storm’ for UK’s far-right riots

Algorithms that send the most outrageous comments viral and a chain reaction of anger and disinformation made the riots that followed the Southport killings inevitable

The Guardian - UK

Fact checked: The false far-right claims that sparked riots in Southport and across UK

Misinformation is at the source of far-right riots across the country, but although those inaccuracies have been corrected, the demonstrations are still ongoing

The Independent UK

Fearful UK Mosques On Alert Over Far-right Protests

British Muslims voiced fear about far-right protests that have targeted UK mosques in recent days, as community leaders bolstered security at Islamic centres before more demonstrations planned for Saturday.

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BBC remove Children in Need advert featuring Southport suspect

THE teenager accused of murdering three girls in Southport once starred as Doctor Who in a BBC Children In Need advert, according to reports.

The National (Scotland)

Boy accused of Southport murders starred in Doctor Who-themed BBC Children In Need advert

Axel Rudakubana seen leaving Tardis dressed as The Doctor, wearing trenchcoat and tie to look like David Tennant, according to reports

The Independent UK

Teenager accused of Southport murders played Doctor Who in Children in Need advert

The Southport suspect was signed up to a casting agency as a child

Evening Standard

Far-right riots flare in Sunderland amid ongoing UK anti-immigrant protests

Police say officers faced ‘serious and sustained levels of violence’ after several hundred people rampaged city centre.

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Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick crticises Nigel Farage over controversial Southport stabbing remarks

Mr Farage faced criticism for stoking unrest by challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer's claim that the far right was to blame for the disorder

Evening Standard

Far-right protests continue across England ahead of weekend of demonstrations

FAR-RIGHT protests have continued to erupt across England, marking the third night since the first violent riot in Southport ...

The National (Scotland)

Bad actors exploit information void in wake of attacks

The information vacuum after incidents such as the recent stabbing attack in the UK provides the perfect conditions for those seeking to spread disinformation.

AAP

Elsie Dot Stancombe who died in Southport stabbings was 'sweetest child ever', says aunt

Elsie Dot Stancombe, six, had just been learning to sew and was ‘sweetest child’

Evening Standard

Muslims in London 'extremely worried' as further mosque protection urged after far right protests

Spread of hate crimes by far right has left many Muslims ‘shaken’, London Assembly member warns

Evening Standard

Riot police on standby across England and Wales for further far-right protests

At least 25 rallies thought to be planned as religious leaders condemn attempts to sow hatred after Southport killings

The Guardian - UK

Grief, hate and healing: Southport picks up the pieces after week of horror

Residents attempt to come to terms with fatal stabbing of three young girls and violent riots that followed

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Anti-racists mobilise to counter ‘unprecedented’ UK far-right rallies

Mass movement aims to ensure rightwing demonstrations this weekend are opposed

The Conversation

Southport attacks: what we know about knife crime in the UK and how to solve it

The knife attack on a dance class of children in Southport has left the country horrified. We do not yet know much about what happened, but a male aged 17 has been charged with the murder of three girls and ten counts of attempted murder.

The Independent UK

Nation braces for weekend of far-right violence with 35 protests in wake of Southport stabbing

Police chiefs issued a plea for members of the public not to join protests amid fears they will get caught up in clashes between police and far-right thugs

Evening Standard

Met outlines restrictions on London protests this weekend after Southport stabbings

Met says no ‘planned protests or demonstrations’ similar to violent disorder seen at Whitehall on Wednesday

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The Independent UK

‘Get rid of hatred’: Muslim chaplain invites protesters for burgers as mosques step up security

One Muslim leader has pledged to greet any protesters who wish to engage with the community with free food and calm discussion

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tommy Fleetwood tied for lead, but playing at 2024 Olympics with heavy heart after senseless stabbing

“It's very, very difficult and very, very raw at the moment,” said Fleetwood.

Al Jazeera

Southport stabbing: What led to the spread of disinformation?

Disinformation about the suspect’s religion leads to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-migrant anger.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer slams 'Nazi salute at the Cenotaph' in London as he vows crackdown on violent thugs

Sir Keir Starmer has slammed a ‘Nazi salute at the Cenotaph’ during a violent protest after the Southport stabbings.

The National (Scotland)

19 far-right protests planned in coming days after Southport stabbings

AT least 19 far-right protests have been planned across the UK in the coming days ...

The Guardian - UK

Far-right call to arms over Southport has echoes of Dublin stabbings aftermath

Misinformation and disinformation played major part in riots after stabbings involving children

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage: Riots nothing compared to 'what could happen in next few weeks'

NIGEL Farage has said that far-right riots in England is nothing compared to “what could happen over the course of the next few weeks”...

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