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UK: Sunderland City Center Cleans Up After Night of Violent Protests

A cleanup operation commenced in Sunderland city center on Saturday morning after a night of violence, where police officers were assaulted and eight individuals were detained. Hundreds gathered in Sunderland on Friday to protest following the Southport stabbings. The city center saw a significant police presence from early evening as the protest escalated into violent unrest. A car was overturned,…