Violent U.K. protests over murder case injure eleven officers, cabinet minister decries

Protests erupted in the United Kingdom following a high‑profile murder case. Demonstrations escalated into violent clashes with police. Eleven police officers sustained injuries during the unrest. Protesters threw rocks and garbage cans at law‑enforcement officers. The attacks left officers with wounds ranging from minor to serious. A British cabinet minister publicly described the scenes as unacceptable. The minister called for calm and urged demonstrators to cease the violence. Authorities are reviewing the incidents and considering further security measures.