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August 07, 2024

Community Resources Amidst Far Right Violence

We know that many are as horrified and concerned by the Race Riots taking place in the UK as we are at LRMN. Seeing pockets of racist and Islamophobic violence in our community can feel unsettling, especially for people of racialised, minoritised and status-insecure backgrounds.

Read our statement on the recent attacks here.

We are hoping this resource pack can offer guidance on how to keep safe as a vulnerable person and as a neighbourhood, along with a list of resources to show solidarity with the people most affected.

Please rest assured that we have not witnessed any attacks in our local boroughs, but are keeping an eye out to update you if security threats arise.
It is important to note the riots include only a small amount of the UK population committing acts of targeted terrorism. This is a direct consequence of the waves of online misinformation following the Southport murders and years of political scapegoating of migrants. These riots do not represent the general population.

We are continuously evaluating on steps to safeguard our staff and the people we work with. The sign outside our office has temporarily been removed, along with the names and photos of employees on our website. We are continuing to offer advice to our community, and will communicate if opening hours do change.

How to keep safe

As a general rule:

  • Check in with friends and family regularly, and consider sharing your location on your phone.
  • If you are worried for your or the safety of your loved one’s, stay in touch with friends or family at this time.
  • Share resources with your community as well as positive news to build resilience and hope.

If you are planning to attend a protest, make sure to keep the following information on you:

  • The Green and Black Cross have bust cards with important information on your rights as well a protest support hotline available.
  • NetPol provides guidance on how to stay safe in light of the police’s new anti-protest powers.

If you identify as a targeted individual:

  • Find a safe location away from your accommodation (especially if you are staying in a hotel) in case unrest breaks out.
  • Make sure to stay in touch with your caseworker or local organisation and keep them updated with your location.
  • When approached by someone who you suspect is involved in far-right activity and/or might be filming you, try not to engage and walk away.

If you feel unsafe:

  • For emergencies, call 999.
  • For non-emergencies, call 101.
  • You can also report potential crimes to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

If you have experienced or witnessed a potential hate crime:

For resources on more specific potential hate incidents, check out:

We understand that not everyone feels comfortable or safe contacting law enforcement. This Vision Change Win toolkit provides resources for building self-sustaining community safety beyond police.

Staying connected

It is understandable for people to feel anxious or confused in these difficult times, so here are some pointers on how to have conversations about the ongoing fascist activity:

  • Remember that only a very small minority of people hold these far-right views. In fact, the majority of our neighbours support sanctuary seekers and a diverse UK. We can see this from the outpouring of support in the wake of riots in Southport, Bristol, and other places. We outnumber the far right!
  • If you are unsure on how to speak to children about the riots, take a look at this guide.
  • Check in on your friends, family, and neighbours so everyone feels safe, informed, and supported – and encourage others to do the same.

Next steps

It’s important to keep yourself and your community well, now more than ever.
Check out these healing and grounding tips by Healing Justice London, as well as these helpful resource packs made by Hope Not Hate and Refugee Action.

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