Far-right riots continue to sweep the UK following fatal stabbings at a children's dance class

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More than 140 people have been arrested in the UK since Saturday night following widespread riots. Protests erupted after the fatal stabbings of three young girls in northwest England earlier this week. Police say "disinformation" is driving much of the violence. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement More than 140 people have been arrested in the UK since Saturday night as rioting and violence swept the nation. Police officers battled demonstrators as they set cars on fire, hurled bottles, yelled anti-immigration chants, and clashed with anti-racism protesters. On Sunday, rioters also attacked a hotel in South Yorkshire that has been used to house asylum seekers, the BBC reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .