Wine, phones and phones were ripped from the shelves of every-day stores as brazen yobs profited from the anarchy, having smashed the windows with bricks and stones.
Looters ransacked shops across the UK as they took advantage of last night's chaos as riots swept Britain - which saw police officers hospitalised by thugs, violence filling the streets and buildings and cars torched.
More shops were destroyed and even torched by gangs of masked thugs, with blazes ripping through ordinary people's livelihoods as anti-immigration demonstrations spiralled out of control. In Hull, a Shoezone was pictured with smashed windows and a raging fire inside, while a Greggs and a Specsavers had also been targeted by men with face coverings throwing stonesA Manchester Evening News reporter posted a photo of the carnage within a Sainsbury's
Read More Terrified families flee for their lives after mob of 1,500 clash in Liverpool city centre Merseyside Police also confirmed that a kiosk at the Liverpool One shopping complex fell victim to the rioters as it was damaged, broken into and looted. As he left, a young boy could be seen smashing one of the displays in a senseless act of destruction while one man yelled 'this is England'.
Behind them, photos showed the wreckage of the store - with thugs ripping items from the shelves irregardless of whether they were going to steal them and leaving them in a heap on the floor. Read More Britain's riot carnage deepens: Police hurt as violence rages in Liverpool and Manchester Riots continue to rage across Britain tonight after far-right thugs brought carnage to the country's streets - with brave police officers being left injured as they desperately try to combat the chaos.
But forces across the country have reported injuries among their ranks - with sick yobs pictured chucking bricks and beating officers as they try to defend the nation's streets. Unverified reports on social media suggested a man was stabbed in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. However, Staffordshire Police denied that an attack had taken place in the town, with no stabbings reported to cops or emergency services.
Footage showed men clutching cups of alcohol shouting and jeering as others jumped into a jumbled fight, each side grappling one another and ripping clothing. Families with young children were forced to flee from the area - including visiting tourists who had brought their kids to see the Disney Princess cruise ship docked nearby.
A protester appears to make a Nazi salute as Belfast Anti-Racism and Anti immigration protesters have a tense stand offA person throws a chair in Bristol amid violence on the southern city's streetsPeople carry beer kegs in Bristol as they cover their faces and a man films themPolice called into action at the far-right counter demonstration in Bristol this evening
'Families and tourists chased through the streets. Children traumatised. And the very police who ran towards the scene in Southport now subjected to assault and abuse. About 24 rallies took place yesterday - 22 of which are Enough is Enough protests, one an anti-racist protest and one is said to be a peaceful vigil.
'There are 130 extra units in place across the country, meaning almost 4,000 extra public order-trained officers to deploy. The riots in cities including London and Hartlepool are thought to be triggered by misinformation spread online as to the identity of the teenager suspected of killing Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine.
There was a big turnout in Nottingham, where counter-protesters outnumbered the Enough is Enough members. Police separated the two groups in King Street as projectiles including cans, bottles, eggs and fruit were thrown, with some hitting officers.An officer was kicked and knocked off his motorbike this afternoon in shocking scenes as the protests escalated dramatically in the city.
At 9am this morning, hundreds of counter-protesters gathered at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester ready to face off with the Enough is Enough members.Police separated anti-immigration protesters chanting Tommy Robinson's name from the counter-rally organised by anti-hate groups in Manchester. LIVERPOOL: Chants of 'save our kids' and 'stop the boats' were heard from crowds gathered closer to the waterfront in Liverpool as protests began this afternoon
Greater Manchester Police later issued a Section 34 dispersal order for the city centre after anti-immigration protesters and counter-demonstrators had to be separated. Metal fences were seen lying on the floor after protesters ripped them down as riot police and mounted officers rushed in to the crowd, where punches were being thrown.
She added that communities have a 'right to feel safe,' as she insisted the police have the Government's full support to take the 'strongest possible action'. NOTTINGHAM: There is a big turnout in Nottingham, where counter-protesters seem to outnumber the Enough is Enough members In one clash, a man was knocked unconscious when he fell backwards and hit his head on the ground. Another man drove his motorbike at the crowd before officers arrived.
Police mounted a significant security operation during a lengthy confrontation between the protesters and those taking part in an anti-racist rally at the City Hall during which fireworks and other missiles were thrown. PSNI officers in riot gear were deployed with 4x4s to keep protesters separated - as fireworks were thrown in the direction of the police.
'Hatred has no place in our society. I commend the officers of the PSNI for everything they have done to keep people safe.'Images shared on social media showed many of those attending came with England and Union flags, while at least one attendee came with a sign bearing online conspiracy theories.Hampshire Constabulary said no incidents have been reported from the demonstration in Portsmouth this morning.
'A road closure has been put in place on Ferensway and we advise members of the public to avoid the area at this time.'HULL: Protesters gathered adding to the series of demonstrations happening across the UK Video posted online also shows crowds of people outside of the Royal Hotel, next to Hull train station, with chants of 'get them out' heard. The hotel is one of three used to house asylum seekers in the area.
Stoke-on-Trent's MPs came together to condemn the protests in Hanley, describing the participants as 'far-right extremists'. 'We can confirm a man was injured after being hit by a blunt object that was thrown. His injuries are not thought to be serious and he has been taken to hospital for treatment. Protesters could be seen facing up to police officers draped in England football flags and Union flags, and covering their faces.
Around 150 demonstrators wore St George's Crosses and pro Reform UK placards wearing 'free Tommy Robinson' t-shirts. Police have also put a Section 34 Dispersal Order in place. Under this legislation, officers have the power to seize any item used for anti-social behaviour. Riot vans arrived on Water Street, as police continue to separate opposing protests at the waterfront.
The Tory leadership contender said in a statement: 'In opposition Labour voted against public order measures we brought forward to give our police more powers to keep our streets clear, calm and safe, and Keir Starmer taking the knee sent completely the wrong message. There is never a justification for disorder like this.
Sunderland Central Labour MP Lewis Atkinson said a link could be drawn between the disorder in his constituency on Friday and the ashes of the English Defence League , which was founded by Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon.MANCHESTER: This morning, hundreds of counter-protesters gathered in preparation for the Enough is Enough rallies taking place yesterday
The violent mob also torched the Citizens Advice Bureau - next door to the city's police station - which gave free advice to families struggling with poverty, in a cruel and unjustifiable attack. Chairman of Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board, Qari Asim, said the Muslim community is 'deeply worried and anxious about the planned protests by the far right groups across the country'.
He said: 'The far right, for example Stephen Yaxley Lennon, picked up on those and started promoting those and encouraging known far right individuals to join.' 'The Government is now in danger of appearing to be swept away with events rather than maintaining control of them.'
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