22 cops injured in clash with protesters near site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class

Nearly two dozen police officers were injured when riots erupted outside a mosque in the UK Tuesday near where three young girls were stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Incensed crowds hurled bottles and stones at police officers — and even ignited a police van in a melee that was inspired by online rumors that the killer was a Muslim migrant.

The protesters hijacked a peaceful vigil that was attended by hundreds in the center of Southport to mourn the 13 victims of the stabbings, including seven still in critical condition.