After days of violence spurred by disinformation around a deadly stabbing attack, police had braced for another night of unrest on Wednesday. Whether Wednesday’s counter-protests represent a turning point is not yet clear, but fears of another night of unrest have abated for now. It may also be a sign that many have been deterred from taking to the streets, after previous far-right protests turned violent and hundreds of rioters were arrested over the weekend, with some already receiving prison sentences. Unlike last week, where protests across the country were allowed to boil over into racist violence, the Sheffield demonstration was overseen by a huge police presence separating the protesters and counter-protesters. “The richest man in the world is stirring the pot for a race war,” he said.

Source: CNN August 08, 2024 13:02 UTC