Elsewhere, bricks were thrown at police officers in Stoke-on-Trent in central England while scuffles have also been reported in Belfast, Manchester and Nottingham.
James Speakman / PA via APThe violence erupted earlier this week, ostensibly in protest of Monday’s stabbing attack in Southport.
False rumors spread online that the young man was a Muslim and an immigrant, fueling anger among far-right supporters.
“During the course of the evening, our officers were met with serious and sustained levels of violence,” he said.
Starmer has blamed the violence on “far-right hatred” and vowed to end the mayhem.
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