"You Will Regret," PM Starmer warns amid ferocious anti-immigration protests in the UK.

In the aftermath of the most severe rioting in England in over a decade, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a resolute warning to far-right demonstrators. He cautioned them that they would deeply regret participating in the violent disturbances that have erupted across the country. These riots are directly linked to the recent murder of three children, which has sparked widespread outrage and unrest.

The violence initially erupted when masked anti-immigration protesters targeted a hotel in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, which has been used to accommodate asylum seekers. The protesters vandalized the property by smashing several windows. This unrest has been fueled by misinformation circulating about a mass stabbing incident in the town of Southport. Unfortunately, the violence quickly spread to multiple towns and cities, resulting in clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and the police.

This situation presents a significant challenge for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was elected just a month ago after leading the Labour Party to a resounding victory over the Conservatives. In a televised address, Starmer strongly condemned the "far-right thuggery" and emphasized that there is no justification for such actions. He pledged to ensure that the perpetrators face the full force of the law and warned those inciting violence online that they will not escape the consequences of their actions.

Disturbing footage aired on the BBC showed rioters forcibly entering a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham. They not only set a bin on fire but also pushed it into the building. It remains uncertain whether any asylum seekers were inside the hotel at the time. During the clashes in Rotherham, ten police officers were injured, but fortunately, no hotel staff or guests were harmed. In Middlesbrough, hundreds of protesters confronted riot police, hurling bricks, cans, and pots at the officers. An AFP crew had their camera confiscated and damaged by protesters, although the journalists themselves were unharmed.

Since Saturday, over 150 people have been arrested in connection with the far-right rallies and skirmishes that have taken place in Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, Blackpool, Hull, and Belfast. Rioters have targeted the police with bricks, bottles, and flares, while also engaging in looting and setting shops on fire. Shockingly, anti-Islamic slurs have been shouted during clashes with counter-protesters. This wave of violence is the most severe England has witnessed since the riots in 2011 following the police killing of a mixed-race man in north London.

Religious leaders from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities in Liverpool have issued a joint appeal for calm amidst the escalating tensions. Tiffany Lynch of the Police Federation of England and Wales expressed concern over the violence spreading to major cities and towns. In response to the targeted attacks on mosques, the UK interior ministry has announced the implementation of new emergency security measures for Islamic places of worship.

The far-right rallies, organized under the banner "Enough is enough," have been heavily promoted on social media platforms. Participants have been seen waving English and British flags while chanting slogans such as "Stop the boats," referring to irregular migrants crossing the Channel from France to Britain. In opposition to the far-right protesters' chants of "You're not English anymore," anti-fascist demonstrators have held counter-rallies in various cities, including Leeds, where they chanted, "Nazi scum off our streets."

However, not all gatherings have turned violent, as demonstrated by a peaceful protest in Aldershot, southern England. Participants at this event held placards with messages like "Stop the invasion" and "We're not far right, we're just right." Nevertheless, the recent election saw the Reform UK party, led by Brexit advocate Nigel Farage, capturing 14 percent of the vote, marking a significant vote share for a far-right British party. Carla Denyer, co-leader of the left-wing Green party, described the unrest as a wake-up call for politicians who have promoted or acquiesced to anti-immigration rhetoric.

The widespread riots and violence in England, triggered by the murder of three children, have elicited a strong response from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He has unequivocally condemned the far-right protesters and pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice. The clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and the police, coupled with the targeted attacks on asylum seeker accommodations and mosques, have raised concerns about the rise of far-right extremism in the country. As the situation unfolds, calls for calm and heightened security measures have been made to prevent any further escalation of violence.