Far-Right riots have spread through the UK - here’s how

A wave of disorder has broken out across the UK following a knife attack on children attending a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club.

Far-Right rioters have caused chaos in towns and cities across the country, with more than 420 people arrested so far.

The disruption has become so severe that the UAE, Australia, Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia have all issued travel alerts to nationals currently visiting the UK, warning them to stay away from demonstrations.

Below, The Telegraph takes a look at how the violence has escalated since the stabbings on July 29.

Trouble flared at a vigil held to commemorate the deaths of three girls killed in a mass-stabbing at a Taylor Swift dance class.

Hundreds of people became involved in riots across the city on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, Merseyside Police said five men had been arrested in connection with the violent disorder.

London

More than 100 people were arrested at a protest outside Downing Street in London, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.

Hartlepool

In Hartlepool, a police car was set alight and officers were attacked with missiles, glass bottles and eggs during disturbances on Wednesday. A boy, 11, was later arrested on suspicion of arson. Cleveland Police eight people were arrested in total.

Aldershot

In Aldershot, police made arrests after clashes between officers and 200 people who had gathered outside Potter International Hotel, which houses migrants. On Saturday, Hampshire Constabulary said it had arrested five people in relation to the protest.

A Citizens Advice Bureau office next to a Sunderland police station caught fire after riots erupted in the city. Northumbria Police on Sunday said it had arrested 14 people in relation to the disorder.

Liverpool

A police officer was knocked off his motorcycle and attacked by masked men during running battles on the city’s waterfront. A library in the Spellow area was later set on fire. Merseyside Police said it had arrested 11 people in relation to the incident.

Manchester

Police clashed with rioters in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens with metal fences hurled at officers while a Sainsbury’s shop was looted. Greater Manchester Police said it made five arrests on Saturday and a further 14 arrests on Sunday in relation to the riots.

Leeds

Around 400 people attended a protest in Leeds City Centre on Saturday. One arrest was made according to West Yorkshire Police.

Belfast

In Belfast, police and businesses owned by people from ethnic minorities came under attack with some premises set on fire during unrest. The Police Service of Northern Ireland on Sunday said it had arrested four people in relation to the incident.

Stoke-on-Trent

Ten arrests have been made following disturbances in Stoke-on-Trent which saw missiles hurled at police after a protest turned violent, Staffordshire Police said.

Hull

Humberside Police said 29 people have been arrested following a demonstration in which a group targeted a hotel that houses asylum seekers. Looting and arson attacks broke out in the city with Greggs, Specsavers and Shoezone left with smashed windows.

Nottingham

In Nottingham 15 arrests were made during the protests held in and around Old Market Square, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed on Sunday.

Bristol

Rioting broke out after hundreds of far-Right protesters attacked police with beer kegs and other missiles. On Sunday, Avon and Somerset Police said it had arrested 16 people in relation to the disorder.

Leicester

Two protests took place in Leicester City Centre on Saturday with two arrests made, Leicestershire Police said.

Blackpool, Preston and Blackburn

Police arrested 20 people in Lancashire following disturbances in Blackpool, Preston and Blackburn, Lancashire Constabulary confirmed.

Middlesbrough

Violent clashes broke out between far-Right rioters and Muslim counter-protesters in Middlesbrough on Sunday. On Monday, Cleveland Police said 43 arrests had been made in relation to the weekend’s disorder.

Rotherham

In Rotherham a hotel used to house asylum seekers was attacked as rioters attempted to set fire to the building and police were attacked with missiles and fireworks. South Yorkshire Police said around 700 attended with six arrests made, the force confirmed on Monday.

Tamworth

A hotel in Tamworth was targeted by anti-immigration protesters who set it alight with one police officer injured in the violence. Staffordshire Police is now appealing for information to identify those responsible.

Bolton

In Bolton a counter-protest had skirmishes with the police and shouted “Allahu Akbar” while far-Right protesters also chanted on the other side of the town’s main square. Greater Manchester Police said it made 14 arrests on Sunday.

Weymouth

In Weymouth around 600 protesters from opposing sides gathered on the seafront with police separating the two groups with bottles hurled at officers. Three arrests were made, Dorset Police said.

Plymouth

Far-Right and anti-racism protesters faced off in Plymouth, where three police officers were injured during the clashes. Devon and Cornwall Police largely held the two groups apart but the force said officers were met with “sustained violence”. It deployed 150 officers in the city centre where two protest groups had formed. Six people were arrested.

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Birmingham

Hundreds of Muslim men wearing masks and balaclavas, with some carrying Palestinian flags, formed a protective ring around a mosque near a McDonald’s in the city amid speculation that there would be a far-Right demonstration. People were also seen standing guard around the Village Islamic Centre, with local shops shut and a hospital sending staff home in anticipation of violence. No arrests were made.

Belfast

In South Belfast, riot officers had stones and petrol bombs thrown at them. At least one police car was burned with several other fires blazing. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) warned the public to stay away from certain areas of the city.

Darlington

Far-Right supporters clashed with counter protesters outside a mosque before police came under attack. Durham Constabulary said: “One person has been arrested following a violent disorder in Darlington last night. Officers were deployed to the North Lodge Park area after two large groups of mostly males had gathered shortly after 9pm, resulting in small pockets of serious violence.”

Newcastle and Sunderland

Three people were arrested following planned protests in Newcastle and Sunderland.

Northumbria Police said the evening had “largely passed without incident” as they thanked people for their support.

The arrests made were in connection with public order offences and being drunk and disorderly, the force said on social media.

Middlesbrough

In Middlesbrough, a man was arrested on suspicion of failing to comply with a Section 60AA order after refusing to remove his face covering, police said.

The man was challenged by officers on Park Lane in Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening and asked to remove a face covering. When he refused to do so, he was arrested.

During a search, police also recovered drugs and an offensive weapon, the force said.

Blackpool

In Blackpool, a man was arrested near to the site of the planned protest, and a crowd of passers-by jeered as he was pinned to the ground and put in a police van.

Northampton

Northamptonshire Police said three people were arrested for public order offences in Northampton, and were in custody, and no members of the public or police were injured.

The force earlier said about 150 counter-protesters had gathered at the junction of Kettering Road and Clare Road, and that police were asking people to avoid the area.

Southend

A man was arrested in Southend on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, Essex Police said.

However, no public order offences were reported in Chelmsford or Southend.

A group gathered in Hamlet Court Road in Southend shortly after 7pm, but officers found no offences being committed and no threat or harm being posed.

London - Croydon, Waltham Forest and Hounslow

Fifteen people were arrested across London on Wednesday night, police said.

Officers made 10 arrests in Croydon, with the force saying the arrests were not related to any protests, but that a “small group” were “intent on causing trouble”. Four were arrested in Waltham Forest and one in Hounslow.

Bristol

Police in Bristol arrested one person late in the evening after a brick was thrown at a police vehicle.

Bristol Commander Superintendent Mark Runacres thanked protesters who gathered in the city centre, as the vast majority of people displayed “exemplary behaviour”.

Brighton 

Around 2,000 counter-protesters gathered in Brighton for a “peaceful protest”, police said.

Sussex Police said they had “stood down” from Queens Road after crowds of anti-racism demonstrators dispersed without trouble.

No arrests were made.

Birmingham 

Police said no one had been arrested in Birmingham.

Hundreds of counter-protesters assembled directly outside an immigration advice centre in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, holding banners reading “Oppose Tommy Robinson”, “Bigots out of Brum” and “Stamp out Islamophobia”.

Carlisle

Cumbria Police arrested six people and a dispersal order was put in place for the city centre and surrounding areas.

Portsmouth

Around 50 far-Right protesters gathered outside a UK Border Agency office near the cross Channel ferry port in Portsmouth.

A small group of protesters closed off all four lanes of Mile End Road near the Norman House UK Border Agency offices in Portsmouth.

The group held a Union Jack flag across the road and shouted “save our kids”. No arrests were made.

Aldershot

Police officers rushed in to separate opposing groups in Aldershot after tempers flared.

Protesters holding “Stand Up To Racism” placards had been chanting “refugees are welcome here”.

A group across the road had been chanting back “stop the boats”. Dozens of police officers then rushed onto the road to stop groups from getting too close to each other.

No arrests were made.