Metro mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram, condemned rioters who had “infiltrated” Southport, having been stirred up by social media.
He paid tribute to those who stepped in to help clean up the area following the riot on Tuesday night.
Speaking to media, he said the riot was 'predominantly' made up of people who travelled into Southport and said it took police resources away from the investigation into the stabbing attack on Monday.
Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were all fatally stabbed in Southport on Monday, while a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons because of his age, remains in custody accused of murder and attempted murder.
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Community cleanup begins after 'disgraceful' night of violence and rioting
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