Chaos erupted at a solemn vigil in Manchester as Labour frontbencher David Lammy was confronted by angry protesters who accused him of having 'blood on his hands' and being an 'enabler of terrorism'.
Heated Confrontation in City Centre
The Shadow Foreign Secretary faced a barrage of abuse from demonstrators during what was intended to be a peaceful gathering. Chants of 'shame on you' echoed through the streets as the senior Labour figure attempted to participate in the event.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of pushing and shoving as tensions boiled over, requiring police officers to intervene and form a protective barrier around the politician.
Accusations Fly Amid Emotional Scenes
Protesters directed their fury at Lammy's political stance, with one demonstrator shouting: 'You have blood on your hands! You're enabling terrorism!' The dramatic accusation highlighted the deep divisions surrounding recent political decisions.
Security personnel worked quickly to de-escalate the situation, but not before the confrontation had drawn significant attention from other vigil attendees and passers-by.
Political Fallout Intensifies
The incident comes at a sensitive time for the Labour Party, which has been attempting to present a united front on security and foreign policy matters. Political analysts suggest such public confrontations could have implications for the party's standing with voters.
Manchester police confirmed they attended the scene but reported no arrests were made during the disturbance. The vigil continued following Mr Lammy's departure from the area.
