Far-right violence has shaken the country following the deaths of three young girls in a knife attack in Southport last week. Areas such as Rotherham, Plymouth, Nottingham, Belfast and Birmingham have experienced large-scale disorder amid clashes between far-right groups and anti-fascist counterprotesters. It has been speculated on social media that football matches in affected areas could be postponed, with the EFL season due to begin on Friday. However, they have no intention of postponing any of their scheduled matches across the Championship, League One and League Two, according to experienced football executive Peter Varney. Police have made over 400 arrests since far-right groups took to the streets following the killing of three young girls in Southport.

Source: Express August 07, 2024 10:45 UTC