Summary
- Rioting in the UK following a knife attack at a dance class escalated into ethnic or sectarian clashes.
- Far-right supporters targeted immigrant communities, particularly Muslims, resulting in violence and damage to public property.
- The far right capitalized on protective reporting laws to spread misinformation and spark fear and hatred.
- Social media influencers like Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage contributed to police mistrust and disinformation fueling violence.