UK Riots After Deadly Stabbing in Southport

The UK is experiencing its worst riots since 2011, following a stabbing attack in Southport that left three young girls dead. Misinformation spread on social media falsely claimed the attacker was a Muslim asylum seeker, fueling anti-immigrant and far-right violence. The suspect, identified as 17-year-old Alex Rudakubana from Cardiff with Rwandan parents, has been apprehended. Protests have erupted nationwide, targeting hotels housing asylum seekers and resulting in vandalism, looting, and numerous injuries. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the violence and announced the deployment of a 'standing army' of specialist police to restore order. Gen Z in the UK have expressed outrage over the riots and the role of social media in spreading unchecked rumors.