Police station torched and mosques on high alert after rioting spreads to Sunderland

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An old police station was set on fire as far-right demonstrators took to the streets of Sunderland for another night of rioting following the Southport stabbings earlier this week. I want to make it absolutely clear that the disorder, violence and damage which has occurred will not be tolerated.” open image in gallery The old Sunderland police station was set alight as riots erupted across Sunderland Education secretary and Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson condemned the unrest in the city as “unforgivable violence and thuggery”. open image in gallery Mounted police deal with demonstrators as far-right activists hold an Enough is Enough protest in Sunderland Some protesters argued about “two-tier policing” as the police threw a protective ring around the mosque. “Tomorrow the people of Sunderland will come together and continue to build the bright future that we have – a future where every community of our city feels safe and prospers.” open image in gallery A car was torched in Sunderland as far-right mob takes over streets Prime minister Keir Starmer has put police forces on an emergency footing as more far-right protests are planned over the weekend.