Businesses 'scared' by protest that forced them to shut up shop (opens original article in a new tab)

Businesses on County Road in Liverpool closed on 13 June due to fears of protests, following past violence in 2024, with no major disorder reported during the event.

• Businesses on County Road in Liverpool closed on 13 June due to fears of protests following past violence in 2024.
• Protesters and counter-protesters gathered, with eight arrests made, but no major disorder reported.
• Local business owners cited trauma from past riots and concerns about safety as reasons for closing.