Protests break out across the UK with windows smashed, bricks hurled & punches thrown – as Britain braces for more chaos

PROTESTS have broken out across the UK – with punches thrown and windows smashed as Britain braces for a weekend of chaos.

The demonstrations come after a shocking night of violence in Sunderland where a police station was set on fire and cops were left injured.

Today, protests have sprung up in Manchester, Leeds, Hull, Stoke and Liverpool.

More demonstrations are expected following a wave of violent disturbances stirred by fake news online claiming the alleged teen knife murderer of three young girls was a Muslim asylum seeker.

Far-right thugs marched through Manchester this morning and quickly clashed with counter-protests by anti-racism groups.

Cops have arrested two men and issued a dispersal order as hundreds of protesters take to the streets of Manchester city centre.

About 200 people have gathered in Piccadilly Gardens for a protest entitled ‘Stand Up For Your Country: Enough is Enough’.

A counter protest – ‘Stop The Far Right’ – is also being held, attended by an estimated 350 people.