Tonight, presented by Julie Etchingham, examines the breakdown of law and order following a week of violent far-right riots in the UK. The episode, “The Summer Riots: Burning Britain,” explores the consequences when online rumours and misinformation collide with real-world events.
The episode looks back on the fatal stabbings of three girls in Southport, which sparked a wave of targeted attacks on ethnic minority communities and the police.
Over the course of a week, hundreds of people were involved in these disturbing incidents, but why did they happen? Paul Brand investigates and examines the impact of this summer’s riots.
Tonight: The Summer Riots: Burning Britain airs Thursday 12 September 2024 at 8:30 pm on ITV1.
