Panorama examines the shocking knife attack at a Taylor Swift dance workshop in Southport, which resulted in three fatalities and eight serious injuries. This incident sparked widespread rioting, the worst in over a decade, with far-right activists fuelling violence against police, mosques, and asylum seeker accommodation. Residents were left fearing for their safety, sheltering in their homes as disinformation spread online.
Darragh MacIntyre reports from the towns and cities impacted by the unrest, offering insight into what happened and exploring measures to prevent future incidents.
Panorama: The Riots That Shocked the Country airs Monday 19 August 2024 at 8:00 pm on BBC One.
