UK Riots Continue, Prime Minister Vows to Quell Unrest

Days of protests and riots in the United Kingdom continued on Monday, following the stabbing deaths of three young girls last week. Protesters gathered in Plymouth, England, facing off with police and engaging in violent clashes as night fell.

Protests and riots have erupted across the United Kingdom following the tragic stabbing deaths of three young girls last week. The unrest has plunged the country into its worst civil disorder in years, with hundreds of arrests and dozens of police officers injured.

UK Riots Continue, Prime Minister Vows to Quell Unrest

In Plymouth, England, protesters gathered in front of police lines in riot gear, chanting slogans and holding signs. As night began to fall, fireworks were lit and violent fights broke out. Similar scenes of unrest occurred in other cities across the UK, including Birmingham and Southport.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence, vowing to apply the "full force of law" to quell the unrest. He announced the creation of a "standing army" of specialist police to deal with rioting and ramped up the justice system to handle the hundreds of arrests.

UK Riots Continue, Prime Minister Vows to Quell Unrest

"Whatever the apparent motivation, this is not protest, it is pure violence, and we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or our Muslim communities," Starmer said.

The disorder has been fueled by misinformation spread on social media, particularly regarding the stabbing attack in Southport. False posts claimed that the suspect was a radical Islamist and asylum seeker, sparking outrage.

UK Riots Continue, Prime Minister Vows to Quell Unrest

Police have since identified the attacker as 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, a UK-born citizen of Rwandan parents. The incident is not being treated as terror-related.

Amid the unrest, concerns have been raised about the spread of misinformation on social media. An investigation is underway into the potential involvement of foreign states in spreading false information.

UK Riots Continue, Prime Minister Vows to Quell Unrest

The violence has taken a heavy toll on police officers, with dozens hospitalized for injuries sustained from bricks, bottles, and other projectiles. Two hotels housing asylum seekers were also attacked on Sunday, with windows broken and fires lit.

The riots have raised questions about the underlying causes of the unrest in the UK. Some commentators have pointed to social and economic inequalities, while others have cited the rise of far-right and anti-immigration sentiment.

As the protests and riots continue, the government is facing pressure to address the root causes of the unrest and restore order. The police are working to contain the violence, while the justice system is ramping up efforts to prosecute those responsible for the disturbances.

Fox News Digital's Bradford Betz and Stephen Sorace as well as the Associated Press contributed to this report.