Far-right protest in Sunderland leaves four police officers hospitalised and ten arrested

Four police officers remain in hospital After being injured in last night’s city riots SunderlandNorthumbria Police Chief Constable Mark Hall reported on Saturday that ten people had been arrested in northeast England.

Followers of the far-right group set fire to a car and a building while throwing various objects, such as rocks and beer cans, at the agents. They were protesting against the murder of three girls on Monday during a music workshop at Southport Leisure Centre.

Last night’s incident follows an incident recorded in Southport last Tuesday, where a group of far-right followers also They set fire to a car and attacked a mosque.

Hundreds of people gathered in Sunderland’s Keel Square last night, many wrapped in Union Jacks, chanting their support for Tommy Robinson. Founder of far-right group British Defence League.

The authorities and the city council condemned what happened

In a statement released to media by Sunderland, Mark Hall said last night’s actions were “inexcusable” and that officers witnessed “shocking” and “horrific” scenes of “sustained violence”.

“I can confirm Four police officers were taken to hospital for treatment last night. As a direct result of the accident three people were injured. In addition, one of our police riders was seriously injured in an accident and is being treated in hospital. ” The police chief added while updating the media on the number of injuries and arrests.

“Make no mistake, if you were involved last night, expect the full force of the law to come back upon you,” Hall said, condemning far-right groups for trying to find “Creating divisions among us”, But “we are committed to making sure that doesn’t happen.”

Likewise, Deputy Chairman of Sunderland City Council, Kelly Checker“Unfortunately, we know that many of the people who were in our city last night are not from here, but They come to create chaos and increase tensionsand let me be clear, there is no place for these people. They are not welcome here,” he stressed.

“What we saw last night was nothing more than senseless violence and rioting led by a minority with an agenda of hate,” Checker clarified.

The attackers in Monday’s attack South Port It has been determined Axel Rudakubanaa 17-year-old boy, born in Wales to Rwandan parents, has been charged and remains in custody.