UK police brace for more unrest after killing of girls
British police have made arrests and are preparing for more violent demonstrations following rioting over the killing of three girls in northern England.
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Protests turn violent amid unrest over UK stabbings
A knife attack that left three girls dead has sparked violent disorder in some cities and towns in England, with police hospitalised after the latest protest.
UK police face ‘serious disorder’ after child murders
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NT Police boss ‘deeply sorry’ to Indigenous community
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Police brace for more violent unrest over UK stabbings
British police are bracing for more far-right violence across the weekend after another night of rioting following a knife attack that left three girls dead.
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Broncos player facing domestic violence investigation
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Ex-TV star O’Keefe released on bail after new charges
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