UK Rioters Deny Racism After Beating Black Man: ‘We Thought He Was in Blackface’

In a stunning display of cognitive dissonance and selective blindness, a group of rioters in the UK have denied allegations of racism after brutally attacking a Black man. The excuse given? They believed he was wearing blackface.

The incident occurred during a chaotic night of rioting, where mobs targeted various minority groups, seemingly indiscriminately. Amid the chaos, a Black man, who was ironically participating in the protests against immigration, found himself the victim of a savage beating.

“We’re not racists,” insisted one rioter, sporting a Union Jack cape and an impressive collection of conspiracy theories. “We genuinely thought he was just another white guy in blackface, trying to make a point about… well, something. How were we supposed to know he was actually Black? It was dark!”

The man’s attackers have since claimed they were “defending traditional British values,” a statement as vague as it is absurd. “It’s all very confusing these days,” said another rioter. “You can’t even tell who the real racists are anymore. We thought we were in the clear with this one.”

This incident is just one of many that highlight the utter chaos and lack of coherent ideology behind the riots. The mobs, driven by misinformation and blatant xenophobia, have shown a remarkable ability to attack anyone who doesn’t fit their narrow, misguided vision of “Britishness.”

Social media has been flooded with reactions to the rioters’ defense, with many pointing out the sheer absurdity of their claims. “Imagine being so blinded by hate that you can’t tell the difference between a person of color and someone in blackface,” tweeted one user. “The ignorance is staggering.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the violence and reiterated that such behavior will not be tolerated. “It’s unacceptable that people are being targeted based on their appearance or the color of their skin,” he said. “This government will take swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the riots, one thing is clear: the level of ignorance and hatred driving these actions is as baffling as it is dangerous. And as long as such misguided individuals continue to believe in their own twisted narratives, the cycle of violence and prejudice is unlikely to end.