Protests turn violent after deadly stabbing in Southport; British Prime Minister takes urgent action.

Over 100 people have been arrested for violent disturbances and violations of protest regulations.

The UK Prime Minister's press office stated that while the right to peaceful protest must be protected at all costs, criminals who exploit that right to spread hatred and commit acts of violence will be severely punished according to the law.

On August 1st, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the establishment of a national anti-violence unit to crack down on disruptive crime amid outbreaks of violence, including sharing intelligence on potential incidents and extremist elements; widely deploying facial recognition technology; and implementing preventative measures such as travel restrictions.

Mr. Starmer's statement came after a meeting with ministers and police chiefs to address the ongoing violence. At this meeting, the British Prime Minister affirmed the government's support for and assurance that the police have sufficient authority to deal with violent disturbances.

Calling those behind the riots "gangsters" and vowing not to allow law and public order to be breached, the British leader said the meeting with police chiefs aimed to respond to the unrest fueled by "far-right hatred" and prevent violence from erupting.

He warned social media companies that inciting violence online is also a crime, asserting that the law must be obeyed everywhere, and pledged to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the Muslim community.

Protests erupted in Britain following a knife attack on July 29 at a yoga and dance class in the town of Southport, Merseyside, which left three girls dead and five other children and two adults seriously injured.

At a midnight press conference on July 31, Merseyside police announced that a 17-year-old male had been charged in connection with the attack and would appear in court. The teenager also faces 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a sharp object.