Dotta
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He is 17, too young to have a child at an event for kids Y2-6.Single father not allowed access to his daughter? Just a thought.
Another possible thought that had crossed my mind was something like... had he maybe gotten a girl pregnant and she had an abortion? And he was angry and wanted to take his frustration out on other children?
Honestly total guessing and my own thoughts and opinion. Just trying to make some sort of "sense" of his motive for this type of attack. I don't recall seeing anything quite like this before.
English Defence League. Surprise surprise. Bunch of racists.
I agree, but I feel the need to point out that just because this suspect was not an immigrant himself (legal or illegal), that doesn't mean he didn't have in mind support for the people from his family's country of origin (Rwanda) or that problems with the way he felt Rwandans are being treated by UK government and/or citizens didn't factor in to his choosing to perpetrate a violent act in some sort of misguided protest.
Imo, he would not have to be the direct "victim" of bad policy or ethnic bias or anti-immigrant sentiment to carry out this violent act as a show of kinship or some feeling like that in support of people in the UK from Rwanda, his family's country of origin. Whether this is the case or not I don't know, but if so, I also don't know if this qualifies it as a terrorist act by legal definition.
What a disgusting way to respond to a vicious attack on precious young children. Reminds me of the riots in Dublin last year, choosing violence instead of coming together in sympathy & mourning. Using this unthinkable tragedy to spew hateful rhetoric is beyond a disservice to the little girls and their families. They all deserve so much more than that. Rest In Peace angels and may all effected by this horror be surrounded by the utmost care and affection.Twenty-two police officers injured in Southport unrest
I still agree, I'm just thinking it still may end up being charged as a terrorist attack because of reasons I suggested above. Not likely, but I can see how it could happen.With all respect, I don't find such a scenario at all likely, especially given the venue, victims chosen or the mode of attack. Kids at a Saturday dance class are not obvious political targets in the same way soldiers, LE or, say, corrections officers were during the Troubles or religious leaders / groups have been since time evermore.
There will no doubt be various motives and motivating factors explored as investigation proceeds and then as trial nears. But -- and I apologize for being blunt -- I don't care about that. I will never care about that. Because it won't be enough to explain this horror and it won't be enough to make it make sense. Just as has been the case with any similar case I remember. The "why"just lingers.
And especially not now. Investigators must do their jobs and the rest is down to the two hospitals and their staff -- including several colleagues -- and the families and friends and communities affected.
Anyway, all IMO MOO etc. This one has hit me hard. Stepping away with much virtual love to all.
Twenty-two police officers injured in Southport unrest
Merseyside Police said eight officers sustained serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, a suspected broken nose and concussion.
Other injuries included one officer being knocked unconscious, as well as others suffering head and serious facial injuries. Three police dogs were also hurt, with two having bricks thrown at them.
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Thugs hijacked Southport and families' grief, MP says
The disorder came just hours after people in Southport held a vigil for Monday's knife attack victims.www.bbc.co.uk
They all need to be arrested and hammered in court. And their leader needs to be hauled back from whatever country he's scurried off to, as i have no doubt that he's instigated it.incomprehensible - they all need to give their collective head a shake!
Absolutely appalling.The police had cared for bleeding and traumatised children the day before. Then they are attacked and children who are already upset and scared are having to hide inside their houses.Over police radios, some called for backup, saying “we’re having petrol thrown at us.”
I wrote this early on in this thread BEFORE we all knew he was 17. If you kept reading you will have seen a few posts after this with the news, newly appearing, saying he was 17 and me posting to acknowledge this.He is 17, too young to have a child at an event for kids Y2-6.
It was reported they were chanting his name.They all need to be arrested and hammered in court. And their leader needs to be hauled back from whatever country he's scurried off to, as i have no doubt that he's instigated it.