UK riots: Anti-immigration rioters defiling Union flag, says Archbishop of Canterbury [Video]

Anti-immigration rioters have been accused of “defiling” the Union flag by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Most Reverend Justin Welby’s comments were in response to violent protesters seen waving Union Flags in street demonstrations across Britain.

Hundreds of people have been arrested after riots linked to the far right rocked major cities including Manchester, Liverpool and Hull, with violent mobs setting fire to hotels housing refugees and clashing with the police.

Asked what his message was to such people, the Archbishop said: “This is not British, it is not English. They defile the flag they wrap themselves in.

“Violence and swearing in the face of police from two feet is never going to convince anyone.”

Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s …