A huge clean-up operation is underway following a night of violent disorder in Sunderland city centre.
A “peaceful protest” was organised to take place in the city centre’s Keel Square on Friday, July 2 - however, things quickly turned sour as thugs set a car on fire, launched attacks towards police officers, broke into and torched a police office and took aim at the Masjid e Anwaar e Madinaa mosque.
Similar scenes have been seen across the country this week in the wake of Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, being stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on Monday (July 29).
Northumbria Police have confirmed that eight people have been arrested so far in connection with last night’s riot in Sunderland.
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9. Burnt out
The remains of a burnt out car could be seen on Saturday morning. | North News & Pictures Ltd

10. Dealing with the impact.
Businesses in Sunderland city centre suffered as a result of the violence last night. | North News & Pictures Ltd

11. Working together
The people of Sunderland have send a message of unity in the aftermath of Friday night's violence. | North News & Pictures Ltd

12. Aftermath in Sunderland
The burnt out shell of Sunderland Central Police Station this morning after the building was set on fire by rioters during violent protests last night by right wing mobs. | North News & Pictures Ltd nort