United Kingdom: Police Calls For Peace Amid Hindu-Muslim Clashes

Videos circulated on social media showed a protest march being held in the city, which according to locals sparked the latest disorder.

The Leicester Police on Saturday issued an appeal to the public to maintain calm amid tension between Hindus- Muslims in the city, according to a report by BBC.

The unrest in the British city began after an India and Pakistan cricket match played in the Asia Cup on August 28. So far, 27 persons have been arrested in what the police have described as a “series of disturbances”.

Temporary Chief Constable Rob Nixon said that several incidents of “an outbreak of disorder” in parts of the East Leicester area were reported on Saturday.

“We have got officers there, we are taking control of the situation, there are additional officers en route, and dispersal powers, stop search powers, have been authorized,” Nixon said, according to the Leicester Mercury. “We are calling for calm.”

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Videos circulated on social media showed a protest march being held in the city, which according to locals sparked the latest disorder.

“It was like crowds walking away from a football match,” a local woman was quoted saying by the BBC. “There were police blocking the road. Officers literally stood shoulder to shoulder blocking Uppingham road.”

Leicester East MP Claudia Webbe issued advised residents to listen to the appeal of the police.

“This is a time for cool heads,” Webbe tweeted. “I implore everyone to go home. We can strengthen our dialogue to repair community relations,” the tweet read.

Dear Leicester,

This is a time for cool heads.

I implore everyone to go home. We can strengthen our dialogue to repair community relations.

Your family will be worried for your safety, please accept the advice of the police who are trying to defuse and are calling for calm.

— Claudia Webbe MP (@ClaudiaWebbe) September 17, 2022