UK: Thirty-nine police officers injured as clashes break out at Southport mosque


Dozens of police have been injured in violent clashes after a mob of protesters gathered outside a mosque in Southport, hurling bricks, masonry and fireworks at officers.

Footage of the protest posted on social media showed a police van engulfed in flames, as demonstrators attacked officers who hurdled together with riot shields.

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Source: MSN News


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