Mother tells of terror as rioters attack building

Eleven police officers were injured during disturbances in Hull on Saturday

A woman who fled the war in Sudan said she was left terrified after rioters in Hull attacked the building she was in with her children.

Nura and her family had been in Hull for a few weeks when violence erupted on Saturday following an anti-immigration protest.

Police officers were attacked as cars were damaged, shops were looted and fires were started.

Nura said people were throwing stones at the windows of her building.

"We were inside trying to protect the kids and everything, but it was a bit hectic for everyone," she said.

"It was scary. We were afraid."

Nura worked as a doctor in Sudan until the civil war began in 2021.

She said the attack in Hull had brought back memories of the war.

"The last two days were very scary for us," she said.

"Because I remembered everything, I recalled everything [that] I've been through.

"So I was just crying... For two days, I was crying. The kids were scared. We didn't want to go out to the streets."

A number of shops were looted, with one set on fire

Since she arrived in Hull, Nura has been volunteering for a community group and she said that, despite her experience, she wanted to remain in the city.

"I really like the community," she said.

"We feel at home here. It's a nice small city, secure city.

"I really like it because I would love to raise my kids here."

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