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Following the court hearing, mobs took to the streets in a violent protest that quickly turned into a series of assaults on police and minority communities. Rioters hurled bricks, fireworks, and homemade bombs, causing injuries to more than 30 officers. Several vehicles and homes were targeted—one home was burned to the ground—highlighting the escalation toward racially motivated violence.
Authorities attribute the turmoil to a mixture of racial resentment and frustration over perceived injustices, with police describing the attacks as "hate-filled acts" that threaten the region's fragile stability. Social media has played a role in coordinating unrest, prompting an increase in police reinforcements from mainland Britain.