UK police arrest over 100 as far-right riots grip the country

UK police arrested at least 116 people across the country over the weekend after far-right riots spiralled into widespread violence following misinformation about the identity of an attacker who stabbed three girls in Stockport last week.

Far-right and anti-immigrant groups continued their marches and riots in different cities across the UK today.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to protect Muslims from Islamophobic attacks, with mosques on high alert amid concerns over worshippers’ safety since the riots broke out.

The BBC reported on Sunday that mosques would be offered emergency protection amid the ongoing disorder. In Rotherham, far-right protesters gathered at the Holiday Inn Express hotel and chanted "get them out" on Sunday.

Windows and doors were smashed at the hotel, with large bins set alight outside the building.

Similar riots have taken place in Bolton, Southport and Middlesbrough, where crowds broke through police barriers.

A policing minister told the media that the marches have left people "frightened because of the colour of their skin".