A pensioner’s simple three-word response, ‘Nans against Nazis’ to far-right thugs protesting in Liverpool has become a viral sensation as the UK was rocked by more unrest on Friday night in the wake of the Southport knife attack.

Little to no violence occurred in Liverpool on Friday but 71-year-old Pat from Toxteth’s sign, which read ‘Nans against Nazis’ captured many hearts and saw her praised on social media.

“Don’t mess with Scouse nans,” said Liverpool Echo’s political editor Liam Thorp when sharing an image of Pat.

Another person added: “Women - mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers, daughters, friends - Stand with Nans against Nazis.”

“What a city,” said another.

Speaking to the Echo, Pat said: "“It started with coming out against the National Front in the 1970s. We’ve got to show them we’re not afraid. I’ve been told to stop coming to things like this but I won’t stop now. These people are just vicious thugs; there’s nothing political in what they’re doing.”