Liverpool’s 71-Year-Old Pat Defends Mosque Against Far-Right Protesters Amid Nationwide Riots and Violence

Have you heard about Pat? The 71-year-old from Toxteth, Liverpool, made headlines recently when she stood up against far-right protesters in her hometown.

On Friday evening, Pat joined a counter-protest on West Derby Road to protect the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque from a planned demonstration by far-right groups. Carrying a sign that read “Nans Against Nazis,” Pat was among the locals rallying to support their community.

The atmosphere in Liverpool was tense as police officers were deployed to separate the opposing groups. This unrest is part of a broader pattern of violence that has plagued Britain recently.

On the same night, a police station in Sunderland was set on fire, and far-right activist Tommy Robinson made provocative comments online, adding fuel to the fire.

A Unified Front

Jeanette and Emma also attended the counter-protest, both expressing their frustration with how the far-right has manipulated recent tragedies for their own agendas.

Emma voiced her anger at the exploitation of the Southport stabbings, asserting that the far-right does not represent Liverpool’s values. Jeanette echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that their presence was about unity and rejecting racism.

Chaos in Sunderland

Meanwhile, Sunderland experienced its own wave of violence. Rioters surrounded a mosque, set a police car ablaze, and clashed with officers.

Scenes of destruction included overturned vehicles and vandalized police property.

Despite the chaos, the community’s resolve remains strong, with local leaders and police promising to maintain public safety and order.

Ongoing Tensions and Misleading Claims

The violence is part of a broader response to the stabbing deaths of three young girls in Southport, which has stirred up anger and division. False information about the assailant being an asylum seeker, spread by dubious sources, has only exacerbated tensions.

Despite the chaos, local leaders like Sunderland Central MP Lewis Atkinson are committed to restoring peace and ensuring every community feels safe.