Police forces across the UK are bracing for another day of unrest on Wednesday (August 7) with more than 30 potential protests planned in various locations across the country. Riots and protests have broken out in locations across the UK - including the likes of London and Liverpool - over the past week following a knife attack in Southport last Monday (July 29). Scenes of violence, vandalism, burning police cars and projectiles being thrown at mosques have flooded people's news feeds over the past few days as violence across the country continues to escalate.
More than 400 people have already been arrested following the violent riots and protests across the country, according to police sources. This number is expected to rise in the coming days with more protests planned. Where are protests taking place in the UK on Wednesday? Police are expecting Wednesday (August 7) to be particularly busy with reports of at least 30 protests taking place at various locations across the UK.
Forces are said to be watching each event closely as they attempt to establish what intelligence is credible as they get ready to respond. Stand Up To Racism has arranged a number of protests for Wednesday labelled "Refugees Welcome". The protests according to the campaign group, are centred around defending asylum support services.
The location of these protests are: Brentford North Harrow Rotherham Sheffield Hastings Southampton Derby North Finchley Southend-on-Sea Liverpool Northampton Cheadle Portsm.