London, Jul 31 (AP) Police clashed with an unruly crowd outside a mosque Tuesday in northwest England near where three girls were stabbed to death in a dance class as a people, some in masks, hurled bottles and stones at police.

The violence erupted shortly after a peaceful vigil was attended by hundreds in the centre of Southport to mourn the victims of the stabbings.

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Officers in riot gear policed the area amid chants of “No surrender!” and “English till I die!” Firecrackers exploded, sirens wailed and helicopter hovered overhead amid the chaos.

Some officers appeared to have minor injuries. (AP)

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