Sunderland have condemned "shameful" scenes of disorder in the city centre on Friday evening after rioters battled police following a planned protest linked to the Southport knife attack.Northumbria Police said eight people were arrested and three police officers were taken to hospital following the disorder.In a post on X, Sunderland condemned the violence and said the city "will forever be for all".

Sunderland have condemned "shameful" scenes of disorder in the city centre on Friday evening after rioters battled police following a planned protest linked to the Southport knife attack.Northumbria Police said eight people were arrested and three police officers were taken to hospital following the disorder.In a post on X, Sunderland condemned the violence and said the city "will forever be for all".