Hope you’re all doing ok

[MrsBrightsidde]

After yesterday’s horrific attack in Southport, the usual Islamophobia and racism has jumped up as per usual. Whilst there is no indication the suspect was Muslim and the police have confirmed it’s not terror related, the speculation and accusations on social media were rife, with many still claiming it’s why Islam should be banned in the UK and we should all be sent back.

And that is tough, because the sadness over what happened is magnified by fears for our safety and our future. So just thinking of you all and wanted to say hope you’re ok.

We have just got home, thank you so much for the handhold, thinking positive thoughts for all and hoping this will soon calm down we can just get back to live in our lives as we should be able to x

Glad to hear you're home safe!

Awe I don't think you should cancel hospital appointments, any chance you can reach out to people who might be able to accompany you to your appointments? There have been some lovely ladies offering to accompany ladies who need support up and down the country. I've seen so many women offering to travel with any lady to help them get to work or appointments or even getting their shopping in. Mostly FB groups. Some lovely human beings out there. Please reach out to your local area. Time to make connections with good human beings.

Durham constabulary have reported protests happening here today and tomorrow even in the little towns around me and this one.

Why am I subjected to this madness, reading the Middlesbrough family having their door kicked in terrifies me.

The riots have started in Durham and bishop Auckland seems to have closed all shops heading this way I’m terrified
I’ve asked my children to go elsewhere but they won’t leave.
i truly wish I wasn’t alive, the fear of knowing our door can be kicked in because I’m brown terrified me

I'm so sorry @meisafairy. It must be terrifying. Do you live in a city centre? Hopefully the rioters won't come anywhere near where you are.

No I live in a very small town 5 miles from Durham, they have closed all shops nearby ready for it, I’m one of very few Asian people here so I’m a sitting duck, my daughters won’t leave I’ve told them too head down south but they won’t leave.
panic attack after panic attack, I can’t do this, fear of my door being kicked in being attacked my kids or little dogs being hurt.
All because even though I was born here that doesn’t matter, it’s because I’m brown.
I truly wish my stroke had killed mr last year as the very real thought of my kids being hurt destroys me.
Im so scared.
Its literally a mile from me, there is no immigration hotel or stuff like that here so no idea who their targets will be

It’s insane to people are posting about beer gardens and trivial things and I’m fearing for our safety
need to calm myself down

Do you have any neighbours you could ask for help and support? I would do anything I could to help if a neighbour was afraid for their safety.

You could also contact your local police station and advise them that you're vulnerable with mobility issues. Ask them what they suggest or if they have any systems to prioritise responses to addresses of vulnerable residents in the community.

Hopefully, a small town with few Asian residents won’t be targeted. Most people are horrified by the behaviour of these racist thugs. It will hopefully be the case that your neighbours and other residents will feel protective of you. I live in Washington, just up from Chester-le-Street. Where are you?

I’m in Spennymoor on the outskirts.

I used to work in Spennymoor and Ferryhill (admittedly years ago now). It used to be a good community. If it’s still full of mostly decent people, I doubt (and hope) you won’t need to worry. The riots (and gangs of idiots) are in large town and cities. Spennymoor is too small for them to gather. How are your immediate neighbours? Could you tell them you are feeling afraid?

I’m glad you got home safely. Try and talk to someone local to you, just even to go for a walk to help calm yourself down or a cup of tea.

Tbh I’m surprised this is still continuing. Apparently they are targeting immigration solicitors tomorrow. The government needs to shut this down asap. This is terrorism and they should be treated like terrorists.

I’ve just heard on another thread riots are planned for Derby ( I have no idea if this list is true ) but if the riots do come and any of you feel scared or threatened just drop me a PM and I’ll come and meet you.

I can’t believe that Derby has riots planned, I’m feeling very let down about my city and some of the thugs in it, it’s a great diverse city so I hope they all get arrested and sent to prison, I’m standing with you all, your all in my thoughts ( and all of you throughout the UK)

Stay safe @Ineedwinenow . Derby is a great city - I used to visit quite regularly pre- small children. So sad to see these riots spreading like fungus across our country.

I'm not sure where to put this without starting a new thread. But there's been a list of targeted places for the riots doing the rounds on WhatsApp.

Please stay safe and away from these areas.

There are reports of loads of racist marches today at 8:00. I suggest you check the list and keep away

ALDERSHOT

• Immigration Advisors Ltd, Victoria Road, GU11 1TH

CANTERBURY

• UK Immigration Clinic, Canterbury Innovation Centre, CT2 7FG

CHATHAM

• Immigration Status UK, Maidstone Road, ME5 9FD

CHELMSFORD

• UK Immigration Information Centre, Violet Close, CM1 6XG

BEDFORD

• Immigration INN, Ford End Road, MK40 4JT

BIRMINGHAM

• Refugee and migrant centre, Frederick Street, B1 3HN

BLACKBURN

• Rafiq Immigration Services, Whalley Road, BB5 1AA

BLACKPOOL

• Immigration Solicitors, Enterprise Centre, Lytham Road, FY1 1EW

BOLTON

• Deane & Bolton Immigration lawyers, Chorley new road, BL1 4QR

BRENTFORD

• UK Immigration Help, Great West End, TW8 9HH

BRIGHTON

• Raj Rayan Immigration, Queens Road, BN1 3XF

BRISTOL

• Gya Williams Immigration, West Street, BS2 0BL

CHEADLE

• Intime Immigration Services, Brooks Drive, SK8 3TD

DERBY

• Immigration advisory Service, Normanton Road, DE23 6US

HARROW

• Yes UK Immigration, Pinner Road, HA1 4HN

HASTINGS

• Black Rock Immigration, Cambridge Gardens, TN34 1EN

HULL

• Conroy Baker Immigration Lawyer, Norwich House, Savile Street, HU1 3ES

KENT

• Kent Immigration and advice, Castle Hill Road, CT16 1QG

LINCOLN

• Immigration Lawyer Services, Carlton Mews, LN2 4FJ

LIVERPOOL

• Merseyside Refugee Centre, Overbury Street, L7 3HJ

MIDDLESBOROUGH

• Immigration advice centre, Linthorpe Road, TS1 4AT

NEWCASTLE
United Immigration Services - Westgate Road, NE4 9PQ

NORTH FINCHLEY

• Immigration and Nationality Services, Percy Road, N128BU

NORTHAMPTON

• Zenith Immigration Lawyers, Talbot Road, NN1 4JB

NOTTINGHAM
East Midlands Immigration Services - Stonesbury Vale NG2 7UR

OLDHAM

• Expert Immigration - Ellen Street 0L9 6QR

OXFORD

• Asylum Welcome, Magdelen Road, OX4 1RE

PETERBOROUGH

• Smart Immigration Services, Lincoln Road, PE1 2PN

PORTSMOUTH

• UK Border Agency, Kettering Terrace, PO2 8QN

PRESTON

• Adriana Immigration Services, Church Street PR1 3BS

ROTHERHAM

• Parker Rhodes Immigration Lawyer, The Point S60 1BP

SHEFFIELD

• White Rose Visas, Wilkinson Street, S10 2GJ

STOKE

• ZR Visas, Metcalfe Road, ST6 7AZ

SOUTHAMPTON

• Y-Axis Immigration Consultants, Grosvenor Square, SO15 2BG

SOUTHEND

• MNS Immigration Solicitors, Ditton Court Road, SS0 7HG

SUNDERLAND

• North of England Refugee Service, High Street East, SR1 2AX

TAMWORTH

• Lawrencia & Co immigration solicitors, Amber Business Village, B77 4RP

WALTHAMSTOW

• Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau, Hoe Street, E17 3AP

WIGAN

• Support for Wigan Arrivals Project, Penson Street WN1 2LP This is from BBC

30 new rallies on police radar and lawyers' offices threatened, sources say
There are 30 gatherings planned tomorrow, police sources have told Sky News.

Wednesday is expected to be a big day, with lawyers' offices potentially being targeted, Sky News understands.

Some 30% of trained riot cops are mobilised (6,000 officers), with sources saying police are better prepared than last week.

Police chiefs believe there will be another day or two of disorder, but that they have seen the worst of it. Nonetheless, they are ready if unrest escalates.

It is worth noting that not all protests said to be planned last week actually went ahead.

Sources say the number of arrests has now surpassed 400.

Charges were brought against 46 suspects yesterday and 18 more overnight.

Counter-terrorism police are investigating potential terror crimes. Dear all,

Following the tragic events in Southport last week and the subsequent violent disorder we have seen across the country, I wanted to provide you with an update on our policing approach within Surrey.

While at this stage, in Surrey, we have not seen the levels of disorder, protests, or reports of hate crime that have been seen across other parts of the country, I understand that this has still caused concerns within our local communities. I want to reassure you that we have officers working across the county to help keep you safe.

Since we first saw the increase in violent disorder across the country and where specific communities have been targeted, our local officers have increased their visibility and engagement where we know that residents, businesses, and faith leaders are feeling vulnerable. We want to ensure that we can best support and provide any reassurance possible to you and to our communities who may be concerned for their safety.

We have also increased our patrols in key areas across the county so that our communities have a visible presence from us. Please encourage your communities to speak to our officers if they have any questions, or to report any crimes to us through the usual channels. In an emergency, always dial 999.

As you may already be aware, last night there was a large police presence in Woking following reports circulating on social media of possible disorder in the area. Officers were on scene within minutes of the first call being received. While we did not see any disorder, we maintained a strong policing presence in the area yesterday evening to provide support and reassurance. These patrols will continue throughout the rest of the week to help to keep people safe and reassure those who were concerned.

Local teams will be continuing to work closely with you to ensure you have the support you need from us over the coming weeks. Should we experience the levels of disorder that have been seen elsewhere in the country, we will continue to keep you updated on our response and the actions we are taking.

I am aware that there have been a small number of incidents either in our county, or close to our borders, and would like to reassure you that we are continually monitoring the situation and the information we are receiving to respond to this. We will continue to facilitate peaceful protect, but criminal activity will not be tolerated, and we will respond robustly.

Our priority throughout is ensuring that our communities feel safe and supported by us. If you would like to discuss anything mentioned above, or have any concerns, please contact your local Borough Commander, who will share this with me.

Graham Barnett
Chief Superintendent – Gold Commander

Graham Barnett
Chief Superintendent
East Surrey Divisional Commander
Surrey Police, PO Box 101, Guildford, GU1 9PE
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07720 043887
Website: surrey.police.uk

There was a thread on AIBU about someone being terrified of the riots. Some of the posts on there was awful and the threads been taken down now.

Yes it’s truly shocking, I think Derby is a great city and I’m proud it’s my local city but I’m ashamed and now feel let down by some of its residents today, thank you for wishing me well but as a white woman I’ve never had the same experiences as you all have had on this thread and my heart breaks for you, this shouldn’t be a thing in todays world.

The only saving grace to all this is that everyone coming together on this thread (and to be honest your safe space) to wish you all well and standing by you all, but as I said up thread if any of you in Derby or surroundings areas needs support from a white woman ( I can’t even believe I have to type that 🤯🤬) just drop me a message and I’ll come straight over.

Please can you all come back to this thread after the riots have been in your area to let us know how your all doing, stay safe, I’m checking this thread several times a day 💔

The comments on the other threads have been horrible. Questioning why you wouldn’t go somewhere. Yes carry on as normal but don’t question those who are being targeted to keep themselves and their families safe.

There’s been a lot of discussion about people coming out in groups to protect buildings/mosques the reality is no one wants to come out and face the far right but we’ve seen what happens when no one comes out - they literally run riot. Our parents came here, we were born here, we sadly have to stand up for ourselves because no one else will.

I missed over 150 posts on the other thread. I called out one poster who I thought was being so offensive and islamaphobic in nearly all their posts. But I missed the reply they sent as the thread was deleted.

We do need to stand up for ourselves otherwise who will.

Just been out and about in London and delighted to report that a good and normal mix of people of every colour are put about going about their day.First of the nazi riots is due to start around 3.30pm so let's see. A proud and hopeful Londoner but Ive got three young adults I've asked to stay in tonight xx

Lots of us non-Muslim, white people will too 💐

I agree @anotherlevel we have no choice. We’ve seen what happens if we hide inside the house, they run through the streets and kick the door in and chuck stones at the windows.

The issue is HOW to defend ourselves.

Theres been a lot in the news today trying to humanise the protestors (far right militant thugs) saying people are making fun if their teeth (they haven’t had dental care), their fat (they don’t have good food) etc etc but that doesn’t mean you start beating and attempting to kill people. You do what the bulk of our parents (on the assumption your parents weren’t born here) did, you educated yourselves, you educate your children and pull yourself out. You make sacrifices for your kids.

Thank you @AnnieSnap

So saying Allahu Akbar should get you arrested?

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