Mosque defenders outnumber far-right protesters in Liverpool as rioting continues in UK

Tensions were high in Liverpool on Friday night, as the far-right were significantly outnumbered by anti-racism protestors outside Abdullah Quilliam Mosque, Liverpool. Elsewhere in the country saw rioting continue, with eight arrests and three police officers injured in Sunderland. Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) / Facebook / Download the iOS & Android app: Sign up to our newsletters: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will dire