UK riots live: Belfast man in serious condition after suspected hate crime as police attacked in Plymouth

A victim of a suspected hate crime is in serious condition after being “stamped on his head” during far-right riots in Belfast.

Witnesses reported seeing the brutal attack as members of the public attempted to shield the man from further attack on Monday night.

Multiple petrol bombs and bricks were thrown at police as further far-right violence descended on towns across the country.

Police were injured during “sustained violence” in Plymouth where a police riot van was damaged as fireworks were let off.

Violence also unfolded in Darlington, where Durham Police said one person has been arrested after bricks were thrown at police during violent disorder.

In Birmingham, a pub and cars were also damaged after hundreds gathered in the Bordesley Green area following false reports that a far-right mob was planning to march through the area.

Almost 400 people have been arrested over the mob violence spreading across the UK, with the prime minister setting up a “standing army” of specialist police officers to deal with riots.

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