Thousands rally in solidarity with minorities amid UK anti-immigrant riots

Thousands of anti-racist counter-protesters demonstrated on Wednesday in solidarity with ethnic minorities in England, who were subjected to violent anti-immigrant riots, Al Jazeera reported.The day began with high tension and the possibility of violence, but the situation calmed down in major cities like Liverpool and London as counter-protesters turned out in large numbers.As the anti-racist counter-protesters appeared, the far-right protesters became more subdued, Al Jazeera reported.The Northampton police asked the counter-protesters to disperse as the far-right protesters mellowed."Protest Update- One hour since planned protest was due to start and there has been no disorder tonight. Police are now asking the crowd of counter-protesters to disperse peacefully for the evening. Kettering Road still partially closed for now #Northampton," the Northants Police said in a post on X.Hundreds of protesters in solidarity with immigrants gathered in London against the far-right, chanting ..