Protests, Many Involving Far-Right and Anti-Immigrant Groups, Continue Six Days After Southport Stabbings

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Protests, many involving far-right and anti-immigrant groups, are expected to continue six days on from the Southport stabbings which led to a city-wide manhunt and subsequent arrest of three men.

On Friday, August 20, three men were arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yusuf Mohamed, who died in hospital after being attacked in Southport town center.

Since then, there have been a number of protests in the town, with some groups calling for action against immigration and others expressing solidarity with the victim's family.

On Tuesday, August 24, a group of around 50 people gathered outside the town hall to protest against immigration. The protest was organized by the far-right group Britain First.

On Wednesday, August 25, a larger group of around 200 people gathered in the town center to show their support for the victim's family. The protest was organized by a local community group.

The protests are expected to continue in the coming days, with police warning that they will take action against anyone who engages in violence or disorder.