New Delhi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a strong message on Sunday, vowing to end the escalating violent demonstrations against immigration. In his address to the nation, Starmer asserted that participants in the riots would face the full force of the law. He emphasized that arrests, charges, and convictions will proceed regardless of the purported motivations behind the unrest.This is not a protest, Starmer declared unequivocally. It is organized, violent thuggery, and it has no place on our streets or online.Condemning far-right extremismStarmer stressed that the rioters do not represent the values of the country. He stated, If you target people because of the color of their skin or faith, that is far-right, and Im prepared to say so. His remarks came after police detained numerous individuals following violent protests across England and Northern Ireland. The government is committed to taking strong action against those exploiting the tragic murder of three girls to incite disorder.I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend.Be in no doubt: those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law. pic.twitter.com/uNeJtD8pCQ— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) August 4, 2024What caused protest The unrest began after a knife attack at a childrens dance class in Southport, north-west England, resulted in the deaths of three young girls last week. Anti-immigration and anti-Muslim groups have spread false claims, alleging that the suspect was a radical Islamist migrant. However, police clarified that the suspect was born in Britain, and media reports have identified his family as Christian.Nationwide arrests and chaosOn Saturday, violent disturbances erupted in cities including Liverpool, Bristol, Hull, and Stoke-on-Trent, as well as Blackpool. Local authorities reported at least 147 arrests. Manchester and Belfast also witnessed unrest, with shops and businesses vandalized and looted. In Liverpool, a library was set on fire, and several police officers were injured.Criminal violence and thuggery on our streets will not be tolerated, stated Interior Minister Yvette Cooper. Police forces have my full support in ensuring that those who engage in criminal disorder face the strongest possible penalties.The protests on Saturday were the most extensive after several days of disorder following the murders. Prime Minister Starmer attributed the chaos to deliberate actions by far-right groups, orchestrated by individuals intent on inciting violence, rather than legitimate protests.The last significant outbreak of violent protests in Britain occurred in 2011 when widespread unrest followed the police shooting of a Black man in London. With messages circulating on social media, more demonstrations are expected on Sunday.