The British Prime Minister has warned that no one will escape prosecution, even those who have acted online on social media.
Since the beginning of the crisis a week ago, following a knife attack in the town of Southport which claimed the lives of three young girls, more than 400 people have been arrested across the UK, 100 have been charged, some for online activities, and a number of them are already before the courts. A 58-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday.
“This should send a very strong message to anyone involved, whether directly or online, that this will be dealt with soon in less than a week and that no one, but no one, should be involved in this mess.” Keir Starmer said after a crisis meeting.
Elon Musk joins the dance
On August 4, billionaire Elon Musk tweeted on his X platform that “civil war is inevitable” in the United Kingdom. The billionaire tycoon also called the Prime Minister a “two-tier Keir,” in reference to a conspiracy theory that police treat white far-right protesters more harshly than minority groups.
Although Keir Starmer has avoided speaking directly on the issue, he has said his primary focus is on ensuring the safety of all communities without exception.
The British Minister of Justice, Heidi Alexanderfor her part, called on Elon Musk to show responsibility.
Southport’s meditation
Meanwhile, in Southport on Tuesday, mourners initially gathered at St Patrick’s Church to remember Alice da Silva Aguiar, a nine-year-old girl who was killed in the stabbing during her dance class.
It was the first family service, bringing the local community together for the first time since the tragedy. Prayers were also said for fellow victims Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King.
Little Alice will be buried this Sunday in Southport.
The family and people present at the vigil then paid tribute to him by releasing white balloons.
