This is the timeline for today’s protest held by the EDL. Please try to stay away from these areas as they are high-risk zones.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM : Eyewitness Accounts and Political Reactions to Recent UK Protests

The reactions of those who were trapped in the violence were different. While talking to Stephen Nolan on BBC Radio 5, Sarah from Liverpool shared her ordeal. She was downtown with her family when the demonstrations broke out. “Liverpool was too quiet for us at first,” she commented. “I felt an impending rise in tensions, and if you’re smart get out or be caught up.” She added that pubs and shops started closing early while police advised people to vacate their locations. Two protestors dressed in black shouted phrases containing disapproval about immigrants and the authority.

According to Ian from Belfast, he and his wife unintentionally became involved at the epicenter of the protests. He reported seeing a group of anti-fascist protesters; there was also a significant police presence estimated at between fifteen and thirty vehicles; as well as some anti-immigration demonstrators throwing flares and eggs towards them. “It was turning really nasty,” he concluded.

Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer has called the recent violence a “wake-up call” for politicians who have either promoted or succumbed to anti-immigration rhetoric. In a statement on X, the MP for Bristol Central expressed her shock at the events across the UK, stating, “We have seen racists terrorising local communities and raiding shops owned by people of colour.” She highlighted that 14 people were arrested in Bristol, with Avon and Somerset Police condemning the scenes as “completely unacceptable.” Denyer emphasised the need for unity both in Bristol and nationally to address the situation.

(Source: BBC News & X)

10:00 AM – Police’s Stance on Criminal Behavior:

Policing Minister promises sufficient prison places for criminal behavior, emphasizing prompt arrests and prosecutions. The government is working with social media companies to tackle misinformation that has fueled recent violence. Johnson, representing Hull—where significant unrest occurred on Saturday—condemns looting as criminal rather than a form of protest.

09:00 AM – Home Secretary’s Warning on Violent Disorder:

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper warns of severe legal consequences for those involved in “criminal disorder and violent thuggery.” Cooper stresses that the full force of the law will be applied, including arrests, prosecutions, and potential travel bans, aiming to ensure community safety.

8:30 AM :Update on Far-Right Demonstrations:

We’re resuming our live coverage this morning after a weekend of chaos sparked by far-right demonstrations across the UK.

Over 90 arrests have been made in cities including Hull, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Blackpool, and Belfast. The unrest involved incidents such as brick-throwing, shop looting, and attacks on police.

Hull: Protesters vandalised a hotel used to house asylum seekers, smashing windows and setting vehicles alight. The city experienced some of the most intense violence, including looting and clashes with law enforcement.

Liverpool: Hundreds of anti-fascist demonstrators faced off against around a thousand anti-immigration protesters. The far-right protesters were reported to have shouted Islamophobic slurs, escalating tensions and leading to violent confrontations.

Bristol: Riot police were deployed to separate the opposing groups of protesters and counter-protesters. The presence of law enforcement helped to prevent further violence, although tensions remained high.

Manchester: The city saw sporadic unrest with reports of bricks being thrown and shop windows being damaged. Police made several arrests in response to the disorder.

Blackpool: Protests in Blackpool remained relatively calm compared to other cities, with no significant incidents of violence reported.

Belfast: The demonstrations in Belfast were marked by scattered disturbances and confrontations, though no major incidents of violence or property damage were reported.

Smaller protests in other areas did not escalate into violence. There has also been additional unrest across England following the tragic killing of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed class in Southport on Monday.