Far-right riots continue to sweep the UK following fatal stabbings at a children’s dance class

The protests erupted in the wake of the fatal stabbings of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, northwest England, on Monday.

The demonstrations have been organized and fuelled by far-right-wing groups, who have used social media to spread anti-immigrant misinformation.

It comes after false claims spread about the identity of the suspect in the Southport killings, Axel Rudakubana.

Baseless rumors swirled online that Rudakubana was Muslim, leading to attacks on a number of mosques.

Rudakubana was born in Cardiff, Wales, to Rwandan parents. The family was heavily involved with their local church, the Mirror reported, citing an unnamed source.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned this weekend’s attacks as “far-right thuggery.”

“Be in no doubt: those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law,” he added.

Cities such as London, Manchester, Belfast, and Bristol have been affected by the disorder.