The civil unrest seen in the wake of the Southport stabbings has spilled into Hampshire.
Following the tragic incident on Monday, which saw three girls lose their lives, disorder has spread to London, Hartlepool, Manchester, and Aldershot, PA has reported.
Hampshire police have since confirmed that the Aldershot disorder is not connected to the stabbings in Merseyside.
In Aldershot, MP Alex Baker took to social media to rebuke violence in her community, stating there is “no justification for disorderly behaviour and the scenes do not represent Aldershot and Farnborough”.
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In a statement shared on X on Wednesday evening, the MP's statement said: “I have been liaising with Hampshire police this evening regarding a significant incident at Potter’s International Hotel in Aldershot, where a peaceful protest descended into intimidating behaviour.”
“I have visited the scene myself this evening and have been in touch with the Chief Inspector. This incident was exacerbated by people from outside our community who came here determined to cause unrest.
“I would like to pay tribute to the brave police officers who worked hard to restore order.
“There is no justification for disorderly behaviour and the scenes do not represent Aldershot and Farnborough.
“We all support our shared right to peacefully protest, but we will not stand for people coming into our towns determined to stir up trouble and divide our community.”
Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were fatally stabbed on Monday when a knifeman entered the Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Hart Street in Southport, Merseyside.
Eight other children suffered knife wounds – with five of them in critical condition – while two adults were also critically hurt.
Violence erupted in Southport on Tuesday, following a vigil for the three girls killed.
Police officers suffered serious injuries when bricks, stones and bottles were thrown and cars were set alight during violent protests.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murders of the three girls.
He was remanded in custody to appear on Thursday, August 1, at Liverpool Magistrates Court, Derby Square.
The disorder near the town’s mosque came after false rumours were circulated online about the suspect's birthplace.
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