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The Latest Breaking News from Knowsley

Asylum seekers in hotel targeted by rioters put under curfew as security increased

Protests called in other UK towns and cities as far-right groups intensify activity targeting small-boat migrants

The Independent UK

Analysis shows absence of levelling up in council funding

Research reveals only a slight recent narrowing of the gap in resources available to local authorities in the poorest and wealthiest areas.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the Knowsley riot: a wake-up call for Whitehall

Editorial: Performative government rhetoric on migration has handed an opportunity to the far right

The Guardian - UK

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Scottish refugee charity urges politicians to 'stand up to hate' after Knowsley riot

Organisations supporting refugees signed a letter criticising the "inflammatory language" and policies that "demonise" people…

The National (Scotland)

We must beware the new digital hivemind driving the execrable far-Right

The riot on Friday night outside a hotel in Knowsley, Merseyside, accommodating asylum seekers was not only an intrinsically appalling outbreak of racist disorder. It was also a case study in the way in which extremist ideology and activism operate in the digital era.

Evening Standard

Leaders urged to ‘take a stand’ after violence outside Knowsley asylum hotel

Charities condemn policies that ‘demonise’ refugees after home secretary accused of victim blaming

The Guardian - UK

Politicians urged to take clear stand against violence towards asylum seekers

An open letter signed by charities calls for leaders to create a ‘system that is fair and compassionate, and brings cohesion instead of division’.

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'The seeds of riot were sown hundreds of miles away - and Braverman was silent for hours'

Darren Lewis says the weekend's events in Knowsley reminded him of the troubles seen during his childhood, and it stemmed from years of hostile Westminster fire-stoking

Daily Mirror

TV and film boost as production firm moves to Knowsley

The city region is increasingly popular for film production

Liverpool Echo

After the cowardly attack on migrants in Knowsley, a warning to ministers: your words can start fires

Violence against asylum seekers does not happen in a vacuum, says Diane Taylor, who writes on human rights and racism

The Guardian - UK

Man, 19, appears in court following protest outside asylum seekers’ hotel

Jared Skeete, of Aigburth, Liverpool, was arrested at the demonstration in Knowsley which turned violent.

The Independent UK

Teenager charged after violent protests outside asylum seeker hotel in Merseyside

Jarad Skeete, 19, of Irwell Close, Aigburth, Liverpool, was among 15 people arrested after a riot outside the Suites Hotel in Knowsley

The Independent UK

Minister condemns ‘unacceptable’ violence outside Knowsley asylum hotel

Andrew Mitchell says disorder in Merseyside ‘totally unjustifiable’ as government faces criticism over ‘dehumanising’ language

The Guardian - UK

Teenage suspect named after emergency worker beaten outside Suites Hotel

A total of 15 people were arrested after the initially peaceful protest at the Knowsley hotel turned violent

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The Independent UK

Suella Braverman condemns disorder at protest outside Merseyside asylum seekers’ hotel

Fifteen people, including a 13-year-old boy, were arrested after violence erupted during a demonstration outside Suites Hotel in Knowsley

The Guardian - UK

Police arrest 15 people after violence outside hotel housing asylum seekers

After the far-right demonstration in Knowsley, 13 men and two women were arrested, Merseyside police said

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman condemns disorder at protest outside asylum seekers’ hotel

Fifteen people, including a 13-year-old boy, were arrested after violence erupted during a demonstration outside the Suites Hotel in Knowsley.

The National (Scotland)

Suella Braverman condemned for 'shameful' comment on violent Knowsley protests

HOME Secretary Suella Braverman has been condemned for “tacit victim blaming of asylum seekers” after violent protests in Liverpool.

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Manchester Evening News

"It was like a war zone..." Police make 15 arrests after shocking violence at asylum seeker hotel protest

A 13-year-old boy was among those held on suspicion of violent disorder

Reuters

Violence outside British hotel for asylum seekers leads to 15 arrests

British police said on Saturday 15 people, including a 13-year-old child, had been arrested after a protest by crowds outside a hotel housing asylum seekers turned violent, causing injuries and a police van being set on fire.

The Independent UK

Boy, 13, among 15 arrested after protest outside asylum seekers’ hotel

A police van was set alight and fireworks were thrown at officers during a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Knowsley.

The Independent UK

Boy, 13, among 15 arrested over riot outside Merseyside asylum seeker hotel

Police van was set alight and officers pelted with missiles during clashes

The National (Scotland)

Boy, 13, among 15 arrested after violent protest outside asylum seekers’ hotel

FIFTEEN people, aged between 13 and 54, have been arrested following violent disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Knowsley on Friday…

Evening Standard

Knowsley: Fifteen arrested after violent scenes outside asylum seeker hotel

Those arrested were aged between 13 and 54, the police said

Manchester Evening News

Shocking images show aftermath of riots that saw protesters clash outside hotel being used to house asylum seekers

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following the scenes last night

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