Thousands rallied outside Belfast City Hall to condemn anti-immigrant violence that erupted after a stabbing blamed on an asylum seeker. Homes and cars were set alight, and police were attacked. Political leaders call for calm amid far-right calls for further protests.
Rival anti-immigration and anti-racism groups clashed with police in Glasgow, Scotland. Tensions were high following a stabbing attack allegedly by a Sudanese asylum seeker, leading to arrests and investigations into hate crimes.
An anti-racism rally in Glasgow was disrupted by a masked far-right group, some performing Nazi salutes. Clashes with police occurred as campaigners chanted "off our streets". The event followed recent race-related attacks in the city and in Belfast.
Thousands gathered for an anti-racism rally in Belfast after violence erupted this week, targeting homes and businesses. The 'Together Against Hate' protest, organized by United Against Racism, called for an end to hate and welcomed refugees, with speakers condemning racist pogroms.
A police chief has warned that anti-racism guidance could be changed hastily in response to the Henry Nowak case. Andy George stated that such a move is 'reactive' and not well thought-out, contrasting it with the slow pace of change for black communities.
Violent protests broke out in Southampton after police released bodycam footage of officers handcuffing fatally wounded student Henry Nowak before his death from a kirpan attack. Demonstrators clashed with police, alleging two-tier policing and demanding a review of anti-racism guidance.
UK Police Minister Sarah Jones stated an anti-racism commitment document gives the 'wrong impression' following the death of Henry Nowak. The document, from the National Police Chiefs' Council, is under review by the IOPC.
Sheffield schools adopt anti-racist teaching materials that define racism as 'racial prejudice plus power,' implying white people hold cultural power in the UK. The curriculum teaches that black people cannot be racist towards white people, sparking criticism for promoting divisive identity politics and ignoring disadvantaged white communities.
