UK Streets Witness Unrest Amid Far-Right and Anti-Fascist Protests

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has stated that there is no place for criminal disorder and thuggery. This follows violent protests by far-right and anti-fascist groups across the UK, where incidents included bottle-throwing, window-smashing, and altercations with officers.

04 August 2024 · 11:10 UTC

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has stated unequivocally that there is no place for criminal disorder and thuggery.

Her comments came in the wake of nationwide unrest involving far-right protesters and anti-fascist demonstrators.

In several cities, anti-immigration protesters engaged in violent activities, including throwing bottles, smashing windows, and scuffling with law enforcement officers.