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Police officers clash with protesters during a 'Enough is Enough' protest rally

Video. WATCH: Anger and misinformation fuel clashes near Downing Street

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Violence erupted near British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence in London as hundreds of protesters clashed with police following the killing of three girls in Southport.

Protesters outside Downing Street threw flares and beer cans, resulting in more than 100 arrests.

The protest comes after violent riots interrupted a vigil in Southport for three girls that were killed in a knife attack in the town on Tuesday. Local police reported that some protesters were suspected supporters of the English Defence League.

Starmer has condemned the violence that followed the attack, calling it "thuggery".

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