‘A rise of love’: Liverpool church targeted in 2024 riots forges links against hate

St Anne’s in Toxteth joined forces with neighbouring mosque to find common voice against far right

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When anti-immigration riots spread across the UK in the summer of 2024, one of Liverpool’s oldest churches found itself in the crosshairs.

The 180-year-old St Anne’s in Toxteth was one of dozens of properties across the country on a far-right “hitlist” shared online. One menacing post showed its historic redbrick tower burning behind flame emojis.