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=== "Anti-racist counter-protests" and violence incitement ===
=== "Anti-racist counter-protests" and violence incitement ===
Among the first violent responses by "anti-racist" counter protesters happened in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire on 3 August. A 17-strong gang, of which 2, Sameer Ali and Adnan Ghafoor, were sentenced for their crimes, attacked a small number of peaceful protesters (who, according to the mainstream media, were "pro-[[English Defence League]]") wearing Union Jacks.<ref>[https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/counter-protestors-who-clashed-with-far-right-edl-in-leeds-jailed-4735635 Counter protestors who clashed with far-right 'EDL' in Leeds are jailed]</ref>
On 7 August, multiple [[far-left]] "anti-racist" demonstrations took place across the UK. At one such event in Liverpool, numerous commentators noted, including [[Heritage Party]] leader [[David Kurten]], that the police guided the far-left protesters towards those protesting against immigration.<ref>[https://twitter.com/davidkurten/status/1821162749763654001 David Kurten on X: "SET UP: Police guide a far-left 'counter-protest' into a citizens' demonstration against mass immigration, migrant crime and two-tier policing in Liverpool."]</ref>
On 7 August, multiple [[far-left]] "anti-racist" demonstrations took place across the UK. At one such event in Liverpool, numerous commentators noted, including [[Heritage Party]] leader [[David Kurten]], that the police guided the far-left protesters towards those protesting against immigration.<ref>[https://twitter.com/davidkurten/status/1821162749763654001 David Kurten on X: "SET UP: Police guide a far-left 'counter-protest' into a citizens' demonstration against mass immigration, migrant crime and two-tier policing in Liverpool."]</ref>