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Violent Protests at Southport Mosque Leave 39 Officers Hurt

Violent Protests at Southport Mosque Leave 39 Officers Hurt

Riot police hold back protesters near a burning police vehicle Credit: Getty Images

Thirty-nine police officers were injured in violent clashes that erupted outside a mosque in Southport, as protesters hurled bricks, masonry, and fireworks at law enforcement. The incident, which occurred following a stabbing attack that claimed the lives of three children, has left the community in shock and grief. Footage circulating on social media captured a […]