Who are the EDL? Far right group believed to be behind Southport riot
Jul 31, 2024 · Founded in 2009, the EDL is a far-right, Islamophobic pressure group. Its members will often mobilise for street demonstrations against immigration and multi-culturalism, and …
List of English Defence League demonstrations - Wikipedia
The following is a list of English Defence League (EDL) demonstrations: Counter protest by, and clashes with, Unite Against Fascism (UAF) supporters. [1] Clashes with socialist protestors, [2] …
UK riots: Why are far-right groups attacking immigrants and …
Aug 5, 2024 · Protests led by far-right groups have escalated into clashes with police in multiple towns, as a wave of unrest, fuelled by xenophobia and misinformation surrounding the tragic …
English Defence League - Wikipedia
During the 2011 England riots, EDL members mobilised in largely white areas of Outer London, such as Enfield and Eltham, stating that they were there to "defend" them from rioters. [53] …
Violent Southport protests reveal organising tactics of the far-right …
Aug 2, 2024 · Two nights of violent protest in English towns this week, following the knife attack in Southport, reveal how today’s far-right is organising in the UK.
Why are there riots in the UK and where are they taking place?
Aug 9, 2024 · There had been discussion of the rally on regional anti-immigration channels on the Telegram messaging app. Police said the violence was believed to have involved supporters …
Planned protests begin across UK after ‘unforgivable’ violence in ...
Aug 3, 2024 · Riot police have been deployed as planned protests have begun across Britain, after a night of “unforgivable” violence in Sunderland. The far right has drawn condemnation …
What triggered Britain's far-right riots and how did they unfold?
Aug 5, 2024 · While the police attributed the Southport riot to the English Defence League (EDL), far-right watchdogs have said that the riots are not being organised by a formal group. The …
Why police believe English Defence League is linked to riot
Jul 31, 2024 · Merseyside Police have provided further information about the intelligence that made them link Tuesday's violent scenes in Southport to far-right groups, namely the English …
UK riots latest: Thousands take part in anti-racism protests; petrol ...
Aug 10, 2024 · The deaths of the three girls sparked anti-immigration protests and riots across UK towns and cities after false information circulated on social media that the attacker was an …