UK Police Arrest 15 to Prevent Local Hindu-Muslim Clashes From Escalating - Photos, Videos

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Police of the British city of Leicester arrested 15 people to "deter further disorder" amid clashes between local Hindu and Muslim groups.

The tensions were triggered by the Asia Cup cricket tournament in Dubai on August 28, when India won the match against Pakistan. This was followed by violent clashes between the two groups in Leicester. Local police became aware of groups of young people gathering on Sunday afternoon in the suburbs of the city.

"Dispersal and stop and search powers were used to restore calm. Fifteen people were arrested during this evening’s operation. They all remain in police custody," police said in a statement.

Hundreds of young Muslim + Hindu men, wearing masks or balaclavas, are in violent running street battles against each other night after night for 3 weeks.

Not in India or Pakistan.

Here in Leicester.

This must be the "cultural enrichment" we've heard so much about. pic.twitter.com/li49tbwJ6e

— Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) September 18, 2022

MULTICULTURALISM: Massive police presence in Leicester tonight, following a march by Hindus through a majority Muslim area.

Let that sink in… A majority Muslim area in England, U.K. #EndImmigrationStartRepatriation pic.twitter.com/cCL44vsGM0

— 🇬🇧 Jolene Bunting 🇬🇧 (@jolenebuntinguk) September 17, 2022

Shameful scenes of religious hatred against Hindus in Leicester by targeting their temple 👇 pic.twitter.com/4e0nWhYif8

— Wasiq Wasiq (@WasiqUK) September 18, 2022

The police added that violence, disorder or intimidation would not be tolerated in Leicester.

Police operations and investigations continue in the city.