People admit they're 'too scared to go to work' as riots rock UK streets

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People across the UK have admitted they are "too scared to go to work" or leave their homes after far-right rioters took to the streets in a number of cities nationwide.A horrifying stabbing in Southport on July 29 has spurred unrest up and down the country and as many as 30 more protests said to be scheduled for today (Wednesday, August 7), it shows no sign of subsiding.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said offenders will be sentenced within days – but people are still taking to social media to share their fears.Posting to X (formerly Twitter) one said: "Horrific scenes coming out of my city [Sunderland] tonight." The post came alongside a picture of a burning car. "Prayers have been cancelled for our safety.

Mosques attacked and cars set alight. I live minutes away from the street in this photo. Safe to say I'm scared to go to work tomorrow." READ MORE: Councils working ‘at pace’ to resolve pay dispute before eight days of bin strikes READ MORE: Banksy back in action as new street art appears in London for third day in a row Another added: "With there being riots in the UK [...] I feel kinda scared to go to work tomorrow and everyone’s been encouraged to stay inside which is sad considering that people are literally hiding in fear, stay safe everyone." Meanwhile a third person said she was afraid to go to her job at a hospital as a result of the route she takes to get there. "I am too scared to go to work at the hospital where I work," she said. "My drive takes me past a hotel that homes refugees, which is a target for the Far Right tomorrow." She continued: "My friend is a GP has been told to stay home tomorrow as she has a clinic in that hotel, because it is too dangerous!"A fourth added: "So today in my town