The High Commission of India in London on Tuesday issued an advisory for Indian nationals travelling to the UK to “exercise caution and stay vigilant” amid violent protests across the nation.
The protests broke out after the fatal stabbing of three girls last week in the northwest English town of Southport.
In the advisory, the High Commission said it was “closely monitoring the situation” in the wake of the riots, while urging Indian nationals to “follow local news and advisories issued by local security agencies, and to avoid areas where protests are underway”.
The advisory for Indians comes amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments in the United Kingdom after three children were stabbed to death in Southport last week.
The young girls, aged six, seven and nine, were subject to a stabbing attack during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in the Northwest England city. The attack left around 10 people injured, including eight children.
The protests took a violent turn after misinformation about the 17-year-old attacker was spread on social media. The information claimed that attacker was an immigrant from Syria which fueled anger in the country and sparked rioting.
Due to the widespread unrest, a UK judge lifted the restriction on naming minors and released the name of the 17-year-old suspect to combat the false information spreading online.
The attacker was identified as Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, born and raised in Cardiff to Rwandan parents. The attacker has been charged with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.