Violent Anti-Migrant Protests Erupt In London, Essex, Melbourne, Novi Sad

Multiple protests involving anti-immigration and anti-war sentiments have escalated into violence across several countries, with police deploying pepper spray and other measures to control crowds. In London and Essex, anti-migrant demonstrations turned violent as protesters stormed a shopping mall and clashed with police, resulting in arrests and the use of pepper spray. Similarly, Melbourne experienced clashes between anti-immigration protesters and pro-Palestine counter-protesters, leading to multiple pepper spray deployments and arrests following brawls. In Germany, an anti-war march in Cologne opposing increased defense spending and military aid to Ukraine and Israel escalated into violent confrontations with police, resulting in injuries and detentions. In Serbia, protests by students in Novi Sad against government actions also turned violent, with police using pepper spray and pyrotechnics to disperse demonstrators. These incidents reflect rising tensions amid broader political and social unrest related to migration, militarization, and governance.