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Manchester City Centre Erupts in Violence as Britain First March Descends into Riot; Claims of ‘Third-Party Sabotage’


Manchester — A planned march organised by the far-right political group Britain First descended into chaos and violence in central Manchester on Saturday, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries. What began as a demonstration quickly escalated into what witnesses are describing as a riot, with widespread assaults on members of the public and allegations of excessive force by police.

The event has drawn sharp condemnation from local leaders and anti-fascist groups, and our media has rightly labelled the violence as a, "terrorist event", in the sense that it was designed to instill fear and terrorise minority communities, from the perspective of political organisation.


"A Terrorist Event"

According to eyewitness accounts, the march, which saw supporters of the far-right group congregate in the city centre, quickly turned hostile. The atmosphere was charged with racial aggression, with reports confirming that individuals were targeted and assaulted solely based on their appearance.

Victims reportedly included those who appeared to be of South Asian or brown heritage, who were allegedly singled out by fascist elements within the crowd. However, the violence was not limited to racial lines; individuals who appeared white were also reportedly assaulted, seemingly for not appearing to conform to the group's ideology.

Disturbingly, video footage and witness statements suggest that the fascists were openly chanting the racial slur, "half breed", at passersby, creating an atmosphere of intimidation and terror in the heart of the city.


Allegations of Police Complicity

The response from Greater Manchester Police has also come under intense scrutiny. While the police were present in significant numbers, witnesses have alleged a disturbing level of complicity between the officers and the marchers.

Reports indicate that fascists were observed engaging in casual conversation with officers while simultaneously harassing the public. Furthermore, there are serious allegations that police officers were guilty of unprovoked assaults on members of the public, contributing to the chaotic and violent nature of the afternoon.


Britain First’s Silence and Response

In the immediate aftermath of the riot, the official X (formerly Twitter) profile of Britain First remained silent for over 24 hours, a notable departure from the group's usually vocal online presence.

Eventually, the group’s leader, Paul Golding, broke the silence. In a statement that has had limited online views, Golding claimed that the march had been, "sabotaged", by a third-party Nazi group. He attempted to distance Britain First from the most extreme elements of the violence, suggesting that outside agitators had hijacked the event.



Onlookers have acknowledged these claims, albeit arguing that the rhetoric and behaviour displayed during the march were somewhat consistent with the group's long-standing ideology.


National Media UK Reacts

"Manchester is a diverse and inclusive city," our media states. "We will not be silent when fascist thugs try to terrorise our communities or assault our citizens. The events of Saturday were not a protest; they were a coordinated attack on our values. A movement evidently of immigrants, operating against immigrants".

As investigations into the day's events continue online, the focus remains on the victims of the assaults and the accountability of both the perpetrators and the authorities present at the scene, although asignificant amount of the recent content of X seems to paint the fascists' story and viewpoint. Does Elon Musk accept responsibility for allowing such content on his platform?
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