Countries including Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Canada have warned their citizens against travelling to the United Kingdom following violent riots across the country.

According to Reuters, the unrest began after a knife attack at a children’s dance class in Southport, northwest England last Monday, which resulted in the deaths of three girls and injuries to 10 others.

The incident has sparked widespread protests fueled by misinformation suggesting the attacker was an immigrant and radical Islamist.

However, police confirmed that the suspect, born in Britain, is not being treated as a terrorist.

In response to the violence, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson Ambassador Eche Abu-Ode, advised citizens to avoid political processions, rallies, and crowded areas, while urging them to stay vigilant.

Similarly, Malaysia issued a travel warning on Sunday night, followed by Indonesia urging its citizens in the UK to stay away from protest areas and remain vigilant.

Also, Canada and Australia had followed suit, expressing concerns over the safety and welfare of their nationals.

The Indonesian Embassy in London has urged its citizens in the UK to increase vigilance, especially if travelling or doing activities outside the home, and to avoid large crowds and places that have the potential to become gathering places for masses or groups of demonstrators.