Incident triggered by ‘alleged incident on social media’ and misinformation about refugees, says MP
Videos shared on social media appear to show a police van on fire and officers carrying riot shields in the area.
“Thankfully we have not had any serious injuries reported up to this point, but for officers and police vehicles to be damaged in the course of their duty protecting the public is disgraceful. Labour MP Sir George said: “I have referred an alleged incident posted on social media, which has triggered a demonstration outside the Suites Hotel, to Merseyside Police and Knowsley Council.“Until the police have investigated the matter, it is too soon to jump to conclusions and the effort on the part of some to inflame the situation is emphatically wrong.
“Utterly unacceptable behaviour, putting officers and public in danger. I am monitoring the situation closely ... There is absolutely no excuses for this.” Mark Davies, head of communications and campaigns at the Refugee Council, said those who had participated in or encouraged Friday night’s protests had brought “shame on this country’s long and proud record” of helping those in need.
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