France, Aug. 4 -- Anti-immigration protests across England, Northern Ireland, Spain and Poland have grown more frequent - and in some cases violent - as far-right groups gain influence in communities grappling with housing shortages, unemployment and inequality.

In England, the memory of last summer's riots in Southport still lingers. The unrest began after three young girls were stabbed to death at a dance class in the seaside town on 19 July 2024.

The attack sparked violent protests that quickly spread to Northern Ireland, with riots breaking out in over a dozen towns and cities across the two nations of the United Kingdom.

Far-right activists were blamed for fuelling tensions by spreading false claims that the attacker was a Muslim ...