UK far right accused of exploiting stabbing attack
By The BriefBrief
An expert says UK far-right activists are using a student stabbing tragedy to promote moral panic.
WHO:Aaron Edwards, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Leicester
WHAT:Says far-right activists are hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence and promote moral panic
WHEN:Jun 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:He said populist right-wing actors are feeding perceptions not founded in reality and promoting moral panic after the stabbing-related protest and police attack.
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