8 People Arrested After Clashes Of Protesters With Police In Sunderland England

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Eight people were arrested and three police officers injured in clashes over a boy stabbing case in Southport, England.

The eight people were detained on Friday, August 2 evening in Sunderland, said Northumbria Police Chief Inspector Helena Barron.

The latest clash came days after protests of far-right violence broke out in the northwestern city of Southport, where a teenage boy stabbed three boys between the ages of six and nine in a dance school event.

Eight other children also suffered stab wounds, and five of them were in critical condition along with two adults believed to have been injured while protecting them.

Video circulating on social media from the Sunderland protests showed the local police station on fire and many people gathering carrying anti-immigrant posters.

"The shocking view we witnessed in Sunderland tonight is completely unacceptable," Barron's Chief Inspector said.

"I want to clearly emphasize that the chaos, violence and damage that occurs will not be tolerated," he said.

The local fire department said it received reports of a fire in the city center and had deployed six fire engines.

Earlier this week, police said they believed the masses in Southport were taking to the streets due to an unconfirmed report speculating the identity of a teenager suspected of stabbing.

A 17-year-old teenager named Axel Rudakubana, was tried at Liverpool's Masters Court on Thursday.

He was charged with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder, as well as possession of sharp objects.

Police said the suspect was born in Wales and lives in a nearby village, according to Reuters.