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Violent protest breaks out in UK after vigil over stabbing spree: Police
A violent protest broke out in the United Kingdom on Tuesday in the wake of a vigil for the victims of a deadly stabbing spree, resulting in nearly two dozen officers injured and cars set on fire, police said.
Twenty-two officers were injured, eight seriously, following "violent disorder" in Southport, a seaside town about 20 miles north of Liverpool, according to Merseyside police.
The protest broke out Tuesday evening after a large group of people started throwing bricks at a mosque in Southport, police said. The protesters are believed to be supporters of the far-right English Defence League, police said.
Cars were set on fire and a local convenience store was also damaged, police said.
The protest followed a peaceful vigil for the victims of a deadly stabbing that occurred a day prior in the town.
Three children were killed and nine others injured in the stabbing incident, police said. Two adults were also injured while trying to protect the children, police said.
Violent protest breaks out in UK after vigil over stabbing spree: Police
A violent protest broke out in Southport in the United Kingdom on Tuesday following a vigil for the victims of a deadly stabbing spree, police said.
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