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Businesses on County Road in north Liverpool shut down Saturday amid fear of unrest, recalling the violent riots from August 2024 that left shops looted and a mosque targeted. Owners like Niya Konakchieva, whose family is immigrant, closed on their busiest day to protect staff and customers, fearing attacks based on perceived foreignness. Café owner Ozy Kahraman, a long-term UK resident, added that the march’s location—already hit by a stadium relocation—exacerbated financial strain. Residents and officials alike questioned the timing, blaming years of unaddressed immigration concerns. Police responded to an officer attack and pledged increased patrols, while closures dealt a heavy financial blow, underscoring how fear can unravel community resilience.

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