Anti-Migrant Vigilante Groups Surge Across UK
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
These groups are using 'community protection' as a cover for racist thuggery, and their increasing organization poses a real threat to public safety and social cohesion.
💡 Why it matters
This surge in vigilante groups could lead to increased violence against migrants, strain police resources, and further polarize communities across the UK.
At least 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups have formed in the UK in the last 18 months, engaging in street patrols and blocking ports. The surge follows recent incidents where black-clad vigilantes blocked roads in Portsmouth and Dover.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
BBC News
Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics
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BBC News
Man in court following anti-migrant protests
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The Guardian
Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 months
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