Forces are said to have intelligence of 25 planned far right gatherings over the weekendCommenting on last night’s disorder, home secretary Yvette Cooper said:Criminals attacking the police and stoking disorder on our streets will pay the price for their violence and thuggery.The police have the full backing of government to take the strongest possible action and ensure they face the full force of the law.We take the recent incidents of violent disorder extremely seriously and we are ready to respond rapidly if there is a fresh outbreak.We have deployed dozens of extra prosecutors who are working round the clock this weekend, supporting the police, and ready to make immediate charging decisions so that justice is swiftly delivered. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/aug/03/sunderland-riot-police-southport-stabbings-protests-far-right
Author : Hamish Mackay
Publish date : 2024-08-03 06:20:24
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