Nearly 40 police officers sustained injuries at the scene of violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday evening. Merseyside Police said eight officers suffered serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, a suspected broken nose, and a concussion. Merseyside Police said those involved in the unrest, who they believe included supporters of the English Defence League, set alight cars belonging to members of the public, threw bricks at the local mosque, damaged a local convenience store, and set wheelie bins on fire. Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable, Alex Goss, said: “Merseyside Po…
