UK riots latest: More violence expected after Starmer says communities will be protected
Britain is bracing itself for another day of violent unrest with nearly 30 potential rallies planned, some by racist Telegram channels.
For more than a week now, far-right agitators have torn through the streets of major towns and cities, with groups sharing a hitlist of immigration centres to attack.
With 6,000 riot officers mobilised, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday rioters will be handed ‘substantive’ prison sentences ‘before the end of this week’.
So far more than 400 people have been arrested and 100 have been charged. An 18-year-old was sent to prison for two months yesterday for his part in disorder in Bolton, thought to be the first rioter to wind up behind bars.
if(window.adverts) { adverts.addToArray({"pos": "mpu_mobile"}) }It comes as 28 people appeared in a single court yesterday charged with violent disorder after Middlesbrough was torn apart by far-right riots.
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‘In many parts of the country, they don’t feel safe,’ he said on X last night.
‘Our communities are facing the threat of hatred – including violence – fuelled by insidious racism, prejudice, and Islamophobia. It’s the legacy of decades of dog whistles, including from some irresponsible politicians.’
Khan urged people to be ‘allies’ for those bearing the brunt of the violence, whether online or off. He also stressed that people of colour will always be ‘loved and wanted’ in the capital.
‘Stay strong, and look out for each other. London’s communities stand united – we will never let those who seek to divide us win,’ Khan added.
I am so proud to be Mayor of the greatest city in the world—where diversity isn’t just tolerated, it’s celebrated.
Stay strong, and look out for each other. London’s communities stand united—we will never let those who seek to divide us win.
A man has admitted violent disorder and possession of cocaine and heroin, becoming the fourth person convicted for their involvement in the Sunderland riots,
Bradley Makin, 21, from the Springwell area, pleaded guilty yesterday morning.
He had travelled to the city centre last Friday and filmed himself offering encouragement to rioters during the large-scale unrest.
‘If you were involved in the violent scenes, it may well be your door that we turn up to next,’ said Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr.
Mankin will be sentenced on Friday.
August 7, 2024 7:34 am‘We want everyone to be safe,’ says London council ahead of planned protest Josh MiltonA London borough where protests have been planned for this evening sought to reassure residents they will be safe.
Clyde Loakes, a councillor at Waltham Forest in east London, said yesterday evening that council officials are working tightly with police. More CCTV and extra police boots on the ground will be in place tonight.
‘We are also reaching out to local businesses and faith organisations who might be targeted by these suggested ‘protestors’ to provide extra support and advice,’ he said.
‘We want everyone to be safe. Residents may want to take their own precautions and consider avoiding the area.’
Waltham Forest includes the areas of Leyton, Walthamstow and Chingford.
August 7, 2024 7:29 amRogues’ gallery of rioters who have already appeared in court – so far Josh MiltonCrying into hankies and rocking up to court with their mums – this is just how some of the nearly 100 people charged after riots rippled across the UK have acted in court.
Nearly 400 people have been arrested so far, with police forces announcing court date after court date this week.
At one point, dozens of defendants were crammed into a single court.
But who has been accused of taking part in the protests so far? You can read our list here.
Rogues’ gallery of rioters who have faced swift justice and already appeared in court August 7, 2024 6:51 amDozens of anti-immigration rallies planned today with 6,000 officers mobilised Josh MiltonBritain is bracing itself for another day of mayhem as extremist right-wing groups are set to descend on major towns and cities today.
Thirty-eight locations – from Aldershot and Wigan to London and Brighton – have been earmarked for anti-immigration protests today by far-right Telegram users.
Among them, threats against lawyers and immigration experts who help asylum seekers find sanctuary in the UK.
‘They won’t stop coming until you tell them…’ said one Telegram post on a racist right-wing group. ‘No more immigration.’
Nearly 6,000 public order officers have been mobilised, police sources told the BBC.
August 7, 2024 6:35 amGood morning Josh MiltonGood morning from the Metro news team.
For more than a week, England and Northern Ireland have been gripped by violent unrest as far-right agitators rampage through the streets of towns and cities.
The violence has been driven by online disinformation and extremist right-wing groups intent on whipping up racism after a deadly stabbing at a children’s event in Southport, experts say.
Further riots and counter-protests have been planned for today and the rest of the week.
If you are just waking up, these are the latest developments you need to know about:
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says rioters will face hefty prison sentences with more than 400 in cuffs and 100 charged so far. And it’s already begun: James Nelson, 18, of Bolton, is thought to be the first person to be jailed for their part in the mayhem. As is Joe MacKenzie, a 28-year-old from Darlington, who sobbed into his hanky as he was refused bail for his alleged role in the Middlesbrough riots. Some 30 gatherings are expected to take place today – including in London – with some 6,000 officers at the ready, according to police sources. As mourners gathered in Merseyside yesterday to remember Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of three young girls killed in the Southport stabbing, all the children injured have now been discharged from hospital. August 6, 2024 11:01 pmTwo more men charged over violence in Southport and Liverpool Katie BoydenTwo more people have been charged after rioting in Southport and Liverpool.
Philip Prescot, 38, of Sefton Street, Southport, has been charged with violent disorder in connection with disorder in Southport last Tuesday.
David Frank Hill, 38, of Bianca Street, Bootle, has been charged with violent disorder in Liverpool city centre on Saturday.
Both were remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool magistrates court tomorrow morning.
August 6, 2024 10:46 pm37 people handed dispersal orders in Durham Katie BoydenDurham Constabulary say they gave out 37 dispersal orders to people arriving in the city centre this evening.
The order was put in place after plans for disorder within the city were circulated.
There was a heightened police presence in Durham this evening, and in total 37 people aged between 13 and 38 were told to leave the city.
A 15-year-old boy, from Crook, was arrested for a public order offence.
The order will stay in place until midday on Wednesday.
August 6, 2024 10:12 pmDispersal zone in place in Liverpool Katie BoydenDISPERSAL ZONE | A Section 34 Dispersal Order has been introduced in South Liverpool for 48 hours to help combat potential disorder following incidents in Southport and Liverpool in the past week.
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A Section 34 dispersal order has been put in place for the next two days to try and combat potential disorder ahead of potential further demonstrations.
The order gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people who are engaging in antisocial behaviour or are likely to become involved in such incidents.
Officers can seize items used ‘in the commission of anti-social behaviour’, and if someone told to leave the area returns, they can be arrested.
Inspector Leigh Price said: ‘We have introduced this order to prevent potential disorder following similar incidents in Merseyside and other parts of the country this week.
‘Patrols have been increased in the area to deal with any issues, and this dispersal zone gives officers on the ground extra powers to approach people they believe could be there to commit anti-social behaviour or disorder.
‘This order is aimed at ensuring residents and businesses are not subjected to any such behaviour, and I ask that people continue reporting any concerns and we will take action.
‘If you witness any anti-social behaviour or criminal behaviour, or have any information about such incidents, please contact or speak to our officers and we will take action.’
A full list of streets covered by the dispersal order is available on the Merseyside Police website.
August 6, 2024 8:57 pmKeir Starmer: ‘Communities will be safe’ Katie BoydenSpeaking to reporters inside Downing Street on Tuesday evening, Sir Keir said: “‘hose involved will feel the full force of the law… over 400 people now have been arrested, 100 have been charged – some in relation to online activity – and a number of them are already in court.
‘I’m now expecting substantive sentencing before the end of this week.
‘That should send a very powerful message to anybody involved, either directly or online, that you are likely to be dealt with within a week.
‘Within a week, the criminal justice system really has shown the robust and swift response that is very important to sending a message in circumstances like this.’
When asked about the Muslim and Asian communities, amongst others, who have concerns about the upcoming few days with further protests planned, he said: ‘They will be safe. We’re doing everything we can to ensure that where a police response is needed, it’s in place, where support is needed for particular places, that that is in place.
‘Obviously, it’s a difficult situation with disorder going on in a number of different places at the same time, but that is precisely why I held my second Cobra meeting today to co-ordinate the response and to get the assurance that I want and need, that we do have adequate police in place, that we are able to cope with this disorder.
‘But the message has to go to those that are involving themselves in this disorder, which is “you’re wrong, you shouldn’t be doing it, you will feel the full force of the law”, as I hope we’re demonstrating with these swift prosecutions.’
August 6, 2024 8:18 pmPeople who are racist to NHS staff ‘can and should’ be turned away – Health Secretary Katie BoydenThe Health Secretary has said that anyone who is racist to NHS staff in health settings ‘can and should’ be turned away.
Wes Streeting has condemned ‘mindless thuggery’ during rioting across Britain since last week.
He said those who had attacked Filipino nurses in Sunderland had ‘brought enormous shame on our country’.
The two nurses were attacked as they headed to work to provide emergency cover during the rioting in Sunderland on Friday evening.
Streeting said the NHS has a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to racism, adding: ‘The government will not tolerate the continuation of this mindless thuggery by far-right agitators in our country.
‘I was appalled by reports of violence directed towards Filipino nurses in Sunderland – their attackers bring shame on our flag and shame on our country.
‘I will not tolerate, under any circumstances, NHS or social care staff in any health or care setting being subjected to intimidation, harassment or racist abuse.
‘We have a zero tolerance policy in the NHS and we’ll take a zero tolerance approach in social care too.
‘I think the overwhelming majority of people in our country are utterly disgusted and appalled by the racism and violence on display.
‘I think we are lucky to have people in our NHS and social care sectors who come from around the world to provide great, compassionate care.
‘I am proud that we have those people in Britain. I think the vast majority of Brits are too.
‘And those people that have hijacked our flag for their mindless, racist thuggery – they have no idea about this country’s history or heritage, and they have brought enormous shame on our country by attacking NHS staff in this way.’
August 6, 2024 7:18 pmWorkers at immigration advice centres ‘fearful’ of going to work Katie BoydenImmigration advice staff and solicitors are ‘fearful’ about going to work amid ‘one of the worst’ periods of violent disorder of the last decade.
Police forces across Britain are gearing up for a potentially busy night of further rioting on Wednesday.
Concern for the safety of immigration law specialists in particular has been sparked after a list of solicitors’ firms and advice agencies across the country were shared in chat groups as targets.
Staff at some of those businesses said they have been advised to work from home on Wednesday, and that police and fire officers had visited their premises to check security arrangements including CCTV cameras and smoke alarms.
An office manager at an immigration advisory service said he felt ‘very very scared and very upset’ regarding the threats his workplace has received.
The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said: ‘Around this area, all of the shops that are next to us – they’re very scared as well.
‘Offices and restaurants – they’re very scared and upset.’
Another solicitor, whose family firm practises immigration law, said they will be working from home for the foreseeable future as a result of threats made to their business, but are worried about the potential impact this could have on their clients.
He said: ‘For us, we’re mostly concerned about our clients because our clients come from war-torn countries – if we’re not in the office, we can’t provide enough service they need.
‘There’s only so much we can do from home – most of our clients are quite vulnerable.
‘If there is any violence or destruction, all the businesses in the area are family-run businesses – so if they target us, everyone gets affected.’
A staff member at an immigration services provider said they have been entering and leaving the office at the same time as their colleague so that neither of them are alone in the building, but will be working from home on Wednesday.
Speaking about the threats she has seen made to her workplace online, she said: ‘You don’t really know what can happen – you get a bit paranoid then like anytime someone comes or someone buzzes like “oh my god, is something going to happen?”‘
When asked how she felt about returning to the office eventually, she said: ‘At the moment, we’re still in this kind of apprehensive, kind of fearful situation where you’re not really sure what to do.’
Companies also said that they have removed their addresses from their website as a precaution against potential targeted violence.
An immigration solicitor, whose workplace was among those circulated online as a target, said despite removing one of the office addresses from their website, staff at other locations remained concerned.
He said: ‘Our staff are scared in other addresses as well because all our addresses are on our website, we can’t just take the full address out because clients are travelling to us – and of course, it’s affecting us financially, emotionally.’
Mark Goldring, director of Asylum Welcome in Oxford – an organisation that provides advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees, is ‘very concerned’ about recent events and threats made to the charity.
He said: ‘Obviously we were very concerned but we were even more concerned about the events of last week and the weekend, both in Southport but also in asylum hotels and cities across England – so alarm levels were rising among our clients, volunteers and staff even before we knew of the specific targeting we learned of yesterday.’
Mr Goldring, who has run the charity for five years, said that although the organisation has seen threats to individual clients, it has not experienced ‘anything like this’ before.
He said that currently, the charity hopes to continue with its planned events later this week, providing violence does not escalate in the area, but that staff and volunteers have been told they should cancel activities or ‘step down’ if they feel threatened or uncomfortable in any way.
Mr Goldring said: ‘Our bigger concern is that what we’ve seen this week is smaller numbers of clients actually coming to events and activities, and we don’t think this is because of specific threats – this is because of the broader fear in the environment and watching the news coverage across the country.
‘Yesterday we had a football evening for young people, mostly young men and attendance fell off from 25 to half a dozen and we had a drop-in surgery, which happened yesterday – numbers were lowest that we’ve seen all year.
‘So I think there’s a climate of concern of “I don’t want to go somewhere obvious or public if I don’t need to for the time being”.
‘Obviously we will close well ahead of the possible protest tomorrow, many of our staff have refugee backgrounds themselves and so this will be shocking, traumatising, worrying for some.’
Several of the businesses listed as targets for anti-immigration protests said they have received an outpouring of support from local residents, businesses and members of the public across the country.
August 6, 2024 6:55 pmKrishnan Guru-Murthy squares up to Elon Musk Sam CorbishleyDo you want to do an interview about this? You are causing a lot of waves here in Britain at a very dangerous time. Anytime, anywhere. On @Channel4News and @X live
— Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) August 6, 2024Krishnan Guru-Murthy has waded into Elon Musk’s clash with Sir Keir Starmer over the ongoing far-right riots, squaring up to the Tesla CEO over his ‘dangerous’ comments.
The newsreader called out the billionaire, who has been accused of ‘race baiting’ over his inflammatory online commentary, saying: ‘Do you want to do an interview about this?
‘You are causing a lot of waves here in Britain at a very dangerous time.
‘Anytime, anywhere. On @Channel4News and @X live.’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy squares up to Elon Musk after his ‘dangerous’ comments on UK riots August 6, 2024 6:50 pmWoman who pushed burning wheelie bin into police during Middlesbrough unrest now behind bars Sam CorbishleyA woman who pushed a burning wheelie bin into a row of police officers before falling to the ground and being arrested has pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
Teesside Magistrates Court heard Stacy Vint, 34, and a man were seen pushing the bin, the contents of which were on fire, on Linthorpe Road during unrest in Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Prosecutor John Garside said the pair then shoved the bin at a police line before Vint fell over and was arrested.
She initially gave officers a false name, the court heard.
Vint was remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.
August 6, 2024 5:55 pmTeen jailed for taking part in Bolton riots Katie BoydenAn 18-year-old has been jailed after taking part in a demonstration in Bolton on Sunday.
James Nelson, of Victoria Road in Horwich, Bolton, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage.
He appeared at Manchester magistrates court today where he was sentenced to two months imprisonment.
Another man, also aged 18, received a community order for his role in the protest.
Liam Powell, of Hendon Court in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, was given a 12-month community order.
He pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine during the disorder.
August 6, 2024 5:04 pmMet Police vow to protect London during rioting planned for Wednesday Katie BoydenThe Metropolitan Police have vowed to protect London from ‘one of the worst spates of violent disorder in the last decade’, as more protests are due to take place on Wednesday.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: ‘This is a national critical incident and we will do everything in our power to protect London and its communities.
‘We know about the events planned by hateful and divisive groups across the capital tomorrow night. They’ve made their intention to cause disruption and division very clear.
‘The scenes of racist, thuggish and criminal behaviour across the country have been deeply shocking. Members of the public and officers have been attacked, many have been injured.
‘We will not tolerate this on our streets. We will use every power, tactic and tool available to prevent further scenes of disorder.
‘We arrested more than 100 people in central London disorder last week and we will not hesitate to arrest hundreds more if they take to the streets intent on fuelling violence.’
August 6, 2024 4:45 pmMan accused of calling riot police ‘c***s’ cries in court Katie BoydenJoe MacKenzie, a 28-year-old from Darlington who works for his dad’s kitchen fitting business, cried as he was told he would be refused bail for his alleged part in Sunday’s rioting in Middlesbrough.
MacKenzie is accused of being among around 20 men wearing balaclavas and face coverings who clashed with police. He’s accused of shouting ‘We are taking over, I f***ing hate you c***s’ at police while swigging from a can of lager.
Chris Tame, prosecuting, told Teesside magistrates court: ‘The defendant was arrested on suspicion of throwing items, attacking police throughout the day and shouting expletives. He was seen drinking from a can of lager.’
In MacKenzie’s defence, Nick Woodhouse applied for bail, claiming he’d gone into the centre of Middesborough ‘out of curiosity’ and was trying to leave the city and return to his car when he was blocked by a police cordon.
‘He was told he would have to walk around two miles back to his vehicle, which would have been made difficult as he suffers from a club foot,’ Mr Woodhouse said.
Judge Helen Cousins refused the bail application and remanded him in custody.
Before he could be led away MacKenzie pleaded for help in getting ADHD medication in prison, telling the court: ‘I haven’t had any for two days since I have been in there.’
As he was led to the cells, sobbing, friends in the public gallery shouted: ‘Take it on the chin Joe, you’ll be OK.’
As they left the public gallery the same man yelled at court staff and journalists: ‘You’re a bunch of nonces and paedophiles, the lot of youse.’
August 6, 2024 3:13 pmFourth person convicted for violent disorder in Sunderland Brooke DaviesA fourth person has today been convicted at court for being involved in the violent disorder in Sunderland.
Bradley Makin appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside today (Tuesday) and pleaded guilty to violent disorder, as well as possession of cocaine and heroin.
The 21-year-old was remanded in custody until he is due to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday (August 9).
Makin becomes the fourth individual to be convicted for their role in last Friday’s appalling scenes, with Leanne Hodgson, 43, Josh Kellett, 29, and Andrew Smith, 41, all also pleading guilty to violent disorder in court yesterday.
August 6, 2024 3:03 pmMan in court after ‘waving pole at police in threatening manner’ during riot Brooke DaviesA 23-year-old man has appeared in court accused of damaging property with a four-foot wooden pole during unrest in Middlesbrough.
Ashley Ferguson, 33, Somerset Street, Middlesbrough, is also alleged to have waved the pole towards police ‘in a threatening manner’.
Ferguson pleaded not guilty to violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon when he appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
He was remanded in custody until August 27 when he will appear at a crown court.
August 6, 2024 2:55 pmAll children sent to Alder Hey after Southport attack have been discharged Brooke DaviesThe children sent to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after the Southport attack have now all been discharged.
Three children, six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar, were killed in the attack last Monday.
Five others were left in a critical condition and another three were described as injured.
The hospital said: ‘We are really pleased to be able to share that all the children involved in last Monday’s awful incident in Southport who were under our care have now been safely discharged home from Alder Hey.
‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in responding to the incident or caring for anyone affected by it, especially our colleagues in the NHS, Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service.
‘We also want to say thank you to all who sent well wishes to Alder Hey and to the families affected.
‘Our heartfelt sympathies remain with all those impacted by last week’s tragic events.’
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More CCTV and extra police boots on the ground will be in place tonight.\n \n'We are also reaching out to local businesses and faith organisations who might be targeted by these suggested \u2018protestors\u2019 to provide extra support and advice,' he said.\n \n'We want everyone to be safe. Residents may want to take their own precautions and consider avoiding the area.'\n \nWaltham Forest includes the areas of Leyton,\u00a0Walthamstow\u00a0and\u00a0Chingford.","headline":"'We want everyone to be safe,' says London council ahead of planned protest","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21375496","datePublished":"2024-08-07T07:29:12+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T07:29:13+01:00","articleBody":"Crying into hankies and rocking up to court with their mums - this is just how some of the nearly 100 people charged after riots rippled across the UK have acted in court. \n \nNearly 400 people have been arrested so far, with police forces announcing court date after court date this week. \n \nAt one point, dozens of defendants were crammed into a single court.\n \nBut who has been accused of taking part in the protests so far? You can read our list here. \n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/05\/everyone-appeared-court-far-widespread-riots-21366566","headline":"Rogues' gallery of rioters who have already appeared in court - so far","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21375335","datePublished":"2024-08-07T06:51:30+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T08:09:08+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nBritain is bracing itself for another day of mayhem as extremist right-wing groups are set to descend on major towns and cities today.\n \nThirty-eight locations - from Aldershot and Wigan to London and Brighton - have been earmarked for anti-immigration protests today by far-right Telegram users. \n \nAmong them, threats against lawyers and immigration experts who help asylum seekers find sanctuary in the UK. \n \n'They won't stop coming until you tell them...' said one Telegram post on a racist right-wing group. 'No more immigration.'\n \nNearly 6,000 public order officers have been mobilised, police sources told the BBC.","headline":"Dozens of anti-immigration rallies planned today with 6,000 officers mobilised","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21375289","datePublished":"2024-08-07T06:35:14+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:36:44+01:00","articleBody":"Good morning from the Metro news team.\n \nFor more than a week, England and Northern Ireland have been gripped by violent unrest as far-right agitators rampage through the streets of towns and cities.\n \nThe violence has been driven by online disinformation and extremist right-wing groups intent on whipping up racism after a deadly stabbing at a children's event in Southport, experts say.\n \nFurther riots and counter-protests have been planned for today and the rest of the week.\n \nIf you are just waking up, these are the latest developments you need to know about:","headline":"Good morning","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21374738","datePublished":"2024-08-06T23:01:23+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T23:01:23+01:00","articleBody":"Two more people have been charged after rioting in Southport and Liverpool.\n \nPhilip Prescot, 38, of Sefton Street, Southport, has been charged with violent disorder in connection with disorder in Southport last Tuesday.\n \nDavid Frank Hill, 38, of Bianca Street, Bootle, has been charged with violent disorder in Liverpool city centre on Saturday.\n \nBoth were remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool magistrates court tomorrow morning.","headline":"Two more men charged over violence in Southport and Liverpool","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21374689","datePublished":"2024-08-06T22:46:40+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T22:46:40+01:00","articleBody":"Durham Constabulary say they gave out 37 dispersal orders to people arriving in the city centre this evening.\n \nThe order was put in place after plans for disorder within the city were circulated.\n \nThere was a heightened police presence in Durham this evening, and in total 37 people aged between 13 and 38 were told to leave the city.\n \nA 15-year-old boy, from Crook, was arrested for a public order offence.\n \nThe order will stay in place until midday on Wednesday.","headline":"37 people handed dispersal orders in Durham","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21374535","datePublished":"2024-08-06T22:12:28+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T22:12:28+01:00","articleBody":"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MerseyPolice\/status\/1820929914389868862\n\n \nA Section 34 dispersal order has been put in place for the next two days to try and combat potential disorder ahead of potential further demonstrations.\n \nThe order gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people who are engaging in antisocial behaviour or are likely to become involved in such incidents.\u00a0\n \nOfficers can seize items used 'in the commission of anti-social behaviour', and if someone told to leave the area returns, they can be arrested.\n \nInspector Leigh Price said: 'We have introduced this order to prevent potential disorder following similar incidents in Merseyside and other parts of the country this week.\n \n'Patrols have been increased in the area to deal with any issues, and this dispersal zone gives officers on the ground extra powers to approach people they believe could be there to commit anti-social behaviour or disorder.\n \n'This order is aimed at ensuring residents and businesses are not subjected to any such behaviour, and I ask that people continue reporting any concerns and we will take action.\u00a0\n \n'If you witness any anti-social behaviour or criminal behaviour, or have any information about such incidents, please contact or speak to our officers and we will take action.'\n \nA full list of streets covered by the dispersal order is available on the Merseyside Police website.","headline":"Dispersal zone in place in Liverpool","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21374244","datePublished":"2024-08-06T20:57:46+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:36:01+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nSpeaking to reporters inside Downing Street on Tuesday evening, Sir Keir said: \"'hose involved will feel the full force of the law... over 400 people now have been arrested, 100 have been charged - some in relation to online activity - and a number of them are already in court.\n \n'I'm now expecting substantive sentencing before the end of this week.\n \n'That should send a very powerful message to anybody involved, either directly or online, that you are likely to be dealt with within a week.\n \n'Within a week, the criminal justice system really has shown the robust and swift response that is very important to sending a message in circumstances like this.'\n \nWhen asked about the Muslim and Asian communities, amongst others, who have concerns about the upcoming few days with further protests planned, he said: 'They will be safe. We're doing everything we can to ensure that where a police response is needed, it's in place, where support is needed for particular places, that that is in place.\n \n'Obviously, it's a difficult situation with disorder going on in a number of different places at the same time, but that is precisely why I held my second Cobra meeting today to co-ordinate the response and to get the assurance that I want and need, that we do have adequate police in place, that we are able to cope with this disorder.\n \n'But the message has to go to those that are involving themselves in this disorder, which is \"you're wrong, you shouldn't be doing it, you will feel the full force of the law\", as I hope we're demonstrating with these swift prosecutions.'","headline":"Keir Starmer: 'Communities will be safe'","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21374115","datePublished":"2024-08-06T20:18:21+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T20:18:22+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe Health Secretary has said that anyone who is racist to NHS staff in health settings 'can and should' be turned away.\n \nWes Streeting has condemned 'mindless thuggery' during rioting across Britain since last week.\n \nHe said those who had attacked Filipino nurses in Sunderland had 'brought enormous shame on our country'.\n \nThe two nurses were attacked as they headed to work to provide emergency cover during the rioting in Sunderland on Friday evening.\n \nStreeting said the NHS has a 'zero tolerance' approach to racism, adding: 'The government will not tolerate the continuation of this mindless thuggery by far-right agitators in our country.\n \n'I was appalled by reports of violence directed towards Filipino nurses in Sunderland - their attackers bring shame on our flag and shame on our country.\n \n'I will not tolerate, under any circumstances, NHS or social care staff in any health or care setting being subjected to intimidation, harassment or racist abuse.\n \n'We have a zero tolerance policy in the NHS and we'll take a zero tolerance approach in social care too.\n \n'I think the overwhelming majority of people in our country are utterly disgusted and appalled by the racism and violence on display.\n \n'I think we are lucky to have people in our NHS and social care sectors who come from around the world to provide great, compassionate care.\n \n'I am proud that we have those people in Britain. I think the vast majority of Brits are too.\n \n'And those people that have hijacked our flag for their mindless, racist thuggery - they have no idea about this country's history or heritage, and they have brought enormous shame on our country by attacking NHS staff in this way.'","headline":"People who are racist to NHS staff 'can and should' be turned away - Health Secretary","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21373940","datePublished":"2024-08-06T19:18:30+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:36:16+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nImmigration advice staff and solicitors are 'fearful' about going to work amid 'one of the worst' periods of violent disorder of the last decade.\n \nPolice forces across Britain are gearing up for a potentially busy night of further rioting on Wednesday.\n \nConcern for the safety of immigration law specialists in particular has been sparked after a list of solicitors' firms and advice agencies across the country were shared in chat groups as targets.\n \nStaff at some of those businesses said they have been advised to work from home on Wednesday, and that police and fire officers had visited their premises to check security arrangements including CCTV cameras and smoke alarms.\n \nAn office manager at an immigration advisory service said he felt 'very very scared and very upset' regarding the threats his workplace has received.\n \nThe man, who wished to remain anonymous, said: 'Around this area, all of the shops that are next to us - they're very scared as well.\n \n'Offices and restaurants - they're very scared and upset.'\n \nAnother solicitor, whose family firm practises immigration law, said they will be working from home for the foreseeable future as a result of threats made to their business, but are worried about the potential impact this could have on their clients.\n \nHe said: 'For us, we're mostly concerned about our clients because our clients come from war-torn countries - if we're not in the office, we can't provide enough service they need.\n \n'There's only so much we can do from home - most of our clients are quite vulnerable.\n \n'If there is any violence or destruction, all the businesses in the area are family-run businesses - so if they target us, everyone gets affected.'\n \nA staff member at an immigration services provider said they have been entering and leaving the office at the same time as their colleague so that neither of them are alone in the building, but will be working from home on Wednesday.\n \nSpeaking about the threats she has seen made to her workplace online, she said: 'You don't really know what can happen - you get a bit paranoid then like anytime someone comes or someone buzzes like \"oh my god, is something going to happen?\"'\n \nWhen asked how she felt about returning to the office eventually, she said: 'At the moment, we're still in this kind of apprehensive, kind of fearful situation where you're not really sure what to do.'\n \nCompanies also said that they have removed their addresses from their website as a precaution against potential targeted violence.\n \nAn immigration solicitor, whose workplace was among those circulated online as a target, said despite removing one of the office addresses from their website, staff at other locations remained concerned.\n \nHe said: 'Our staff are scared in other addresses as well because all our addresses are on our website, we can't just take the full address out because clients are travelling to us - and of course, it's affecting us financially, emotionally.'\n \nMark Goldring, director of Asylum Welcome in Oxford - an organisation that provides advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees, is 'very concerned' about recent events and threats made to the charity.\n \nHe said: 'Obviously we were very concerned but we were even more concerned about the events of last week and the weekend, both in Southport but also in asylum hotels and cities across England - so alarm levels were rising among our clients, volunteers and staff even before we knew of the specific targeting we learned of yesterday.'\n \nMr Goldring, who has run the charity for five years, said that although the organisation has seen threats to individual clients, it has not experienced 'anything like this' before.\n \nHe said that currently, the charity hopes to continue with its planned events later this week, providing violence does not escalate in the area, but that staff and volunteers have been told they should cancel activities or 'step down' if they feel threatened or uncomfortable in any way.\n \nMr Goldring said: 'Our bigger concern is that what we've seen this week is smaller numbers of clients actually coming to events and activities, and we don't think this is because of specific threats - this is because of the broader fear in the environment and watching the news coverage across the country.\n \n'Yesterday we had a football evening for young people, mostly young men and attendance fell off from 25 to half a dozen and we had a drop-in surgery, which happened yesterday - numbers were lowest that we've seen all year.\n \n'So I think there's a climate of concern of \"I don't want to go somewhere obvious or public if I don't need to for the time being\".\n \n'Obviously we will close well ahead of the possible protest tomorrow, many of our staff have refugee backgrounds themselves and so this will be shocking, traumatising, worrying for some.'\n \nSeveral of the businesses listed as targets for anti-immigration protests said they have received an outpouring of support from local residents, businesses and members of the public across the country.","headline":"Workers at immigration advice centres 'fearful' of going to work","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21373849","datePublished":"2024-08-06T18:55:16+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T18:55:17+01:00","articleBody":"https:\/\/twitter.com\/krishgm\/status\/1820812179240599836\n\n \nKrishnan Guru-Murthy has waded into Elon Musk\u2019s clash with Sir Keir Starmer over the ongoing far-right riots, squaring up to the Tesla CEO over his \u2018dangerous\u2019 comments.\n \nThe newsreader called out the billionaire, who has been accused of 'race baiting' over his inflammatory online commentary, saying: \u2018Do you want to do an interview about this?\n \n\u2018You are causing a lot of waves here in Britain at a very dangerous time.\n \n\u2018Anytime, anywhere. On @Channel4News and @X live.\u2019\n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/06\/krishnan-guru-murthy-squares-elon-musk-dangerous-comments-21372939\/?ico=top-stories_home_top","headline":"Krishnan Guru-Murthy squares up to Elon Musk","author":{"name":"Sam Corbishley"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21373829","datePublished":"2024-08-06T18:50:14+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T18:50:14+01:00","articleBody":"A woman who pushed a burning wheelie bin into a row of police officers before falling to the ground and being arrested has pleaded guilty to violent disorder.\n \nTeesside Magistrates Court heard Stacy Vint, 34, and a man were seen pushing the bin, the contents of which were on fire, on Linthorpe Road during unrest in Middlesbrough on Sunday.\n \nProsecutor John Garside said the pair then shoved the bin at a police line before Vint fell over and was arrested.\n \nShe initially gave officers a false name, the court heard.\n \nVint was remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.","headline":"Woman who pushed burning wheelie bin into police during Middlesbrough unrest now behind bars","author":{"name":"Sam Corbishley"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21373573","datePublished":"2024-08-06T17:55:34+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:36:24+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nAn 18-year-old has been jailed after taking part in a demonstration in Bolton on Sunday.\n \nJames Nelson, of Victoria Road in Horwich, Bolton, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage.\n \nHe appeared at Manchester magistrates court today where he was sentenced to two months imprisonment.\n \nAnother man, also aged 18, received a community order for his role in the protest.\n \nLiam Powell, of Hendon Court in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, was given a 12-month community order.\n \nHe pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine during the disorder.","headline":"Teen jailed for taking part in Bolton riots","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21373279","datePublished":"2024-08-06T17:04:44+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T17:04:44+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe Metropolitan Police have vowed to protect London from 'one of the worst spates of violent disorder in the last decade', as more protests are due to take place on Wednesday.\n \nDeputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: 'This is a national critical incident and we will do everything in our power to protect London and its communities.\n \n'We know about the events planned by hateful and divisive groups across the capital tomorrow night. They\u2019ve made their intention to cause disruption and division very clear.\n \n'The scenes of racist, thuggish and criminal behaviour across the country have been deeply shocking. Members of the public and officers have been attacked, many have been injured.\n \n'We will not tolerate this on our streets. We will use every power, tactic and tool available to prevent further scenes of disorder.\n \n'We arrested more than 100 people in central London disorder last week and we will not hesitate to arrest hundreds more if they take to the streets intent on fuelling violence.'","headline":"Met Police vow to protect London during rioting planned for Wednesday","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21373003","datePublished":"2024-08-06T16:45:35+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:37:04+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nJoe MacKenzie, a 28-year-old from Darlington who works for his dad's kitchen fitting business, cried as he was told he would be refused bail for his alleged part in Sunday's rioting in Middlesbrough.\n \nMacKenzie is accused of being among around 20 men wearing balaclavas and face coverings who clashed with police. He's accused of shouting 'We are taking over, I f***ing hate you c***s' at police while swigging from a can of lager. \n \nChris Tame, prosecuting, told Teesside magistrates court: 'The defendant was arrested on suspicion of throwing items, attacking police throughout the day and shouting expletives. He was seen drinking from a can of lager.'\n \nIn MacKenzie's defence, Nick Woodhouse applied for bail, claiming he'd gone into the centre of Middesborough 'out of curiosity' and was trying to leave the city and return to his car when he was blocked by a police cordon.\n \n'He was told he would have to walk around two miles back to his vehicle, which would have been made difficult as he suffers from a club foot,' Mr Woodhouse said.\n \nJudge Helen Cousins refused the bail application and remanded him in custody.\n \nBefore he could be led away MacKenzie pleaded for help in getting ADHD medication in prison, telling the court: 'I haven't had any for two days since I have been in there.'\n \nAs he was led to the cells, sobbing, friends in the public gallery shouted: 'Take it on the chin Joe, you'll be OK.'\n \nAs they left the public gallery the same man yelled at court staff and journalists: 'You're a bunch of nonces and paedophiles, the lot of youse.'","headline":"Man accused of calling riot police 'c***s' cries in court","author":{"name":"katie-boyden"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21372163","datePublished":"2024-08-06T15:13:15+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T15:13:16+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA fourth person has today been convicted at court for being involved in the violent disorder in Sunderland.\n \nBradley Makin appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside today (Tuesday) and pleaded guilty to violent disorder, as well as possession of cocaine and heroin.\n \nThe 21-year-old was remanded in custody until he is due to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday (August 9).\n \nMakin becomes the fourth individual to be convicted for their role in last Friday\u2019s appalling scenes, with Leanne Hodgson, 43, Josh Kellett, 29, and Andrew Smith, 41, all also pleading guilty to violent disorder in court yesterday.","headline":"Fourth person convicted for violent disorder in Sunderland","author":{"name":"brooke-davies"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21372110","datePublished":"2024-08-06T15:03:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T16:23:11+01:00","articleBody":"A 23-year-old man has appeared in court accused of damaging property with a four-foot wooden pole during unrest in Middlesbrough.\n \nAshley Ferguson, 33, Somerset Street, Middlesbrough, is also alleged to have waved the pole towards police 'in a threatening manner'.\n \nFerguson pleaded not guilty to violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon when he appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court on Tuesday.\n \nHe was remanded in custody until August 27 when he will appear at a crown court.","headline":"Man in court after 'waving pole at police in threatening manner' during riot","author":{"name":"brooke-davies"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21372054","datePublished":"2024-08-06T14:55:55+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:35:21+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe children sent to Alder Hey Children\u2019s Hospital after the Southport attack have now all been discharged.\n \nThree children, six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar, were killed in the attack last Monday. \n \nFive others were left in a critical condition and another three were described as injured. \n \nThe hospital said: 'We are really pleased to be able to share that all the children involved in last Monday\u2019s awful incident in Southport who were under our care have now been safely discharged home from Alder Hey.\n \n'We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in responding to the incident or caring for anyone affected by it, especially our colleagues in the NHS, Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service.\n \n'We also want to say thank you to all who sent well wishes to Alder Hey and to the families affected.\n \n'Our heartfelt sympathies remain with all those impacted by last week\u2019s tragic events.'","headline":"All children sent to Alder Hey after Southport attack have been discharged","author":{"name":"brooke-davies"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21372044","datePublished":"2024-08-06T14:52:51+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T14:57:02+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA policing expert at Birmingham City University is warning people involved in violent disorders across the country that they will get \u201ca knock on the door'.\n \nSenior Lecturer in Policing, O\u2019Bryan Grandison, who has more than 30 years experience in policing, says leaders will face difficult elements when balancing the safety of their officers with preventing crime and disorder.\n \n'These officers are not fresh out of a reserve box, they\u2019re not sitting around doing nothing until called upon,' said Mr Grandison. 'An hour ago, they were your neighbourhood officer, your responder, your investigator.\n \n'You were speaking to them yesterday, enquiring about the traffic hold up, their attendance at the holiday club, or addressing your concerns about an incident you reported.'\n \nMr Grandison, who has worked in Operational Support Units, response policing and community policing, also wants people to remember that police officers are still real people when wearing a uniform: 'They will contend with an angry face, a brick being thrown at their shield, watching a colleague being pulled to the ground.\n \n'At some point they will eat and sleep, but it\u2019s a certainty they\u2019ll be back tomorrow. Even if they\u2019re not on the streets, they may be taking your call or investigating a separate crime. Others will have extended shifts to cover gaps to support the wider policing family.'\n \n'They are tried and tested plans for such policing operations, but they do come at a financial, emotional and physical cost.'\n \nMr Grandison has this warning for those taking part: 'Over the coming days, many will hear a knock at the door they weren\u2019t expecting. Wearing a balaclava, standing on the sidelines or operating at a distance on social media isn\u2019t enough to stop you being caught.'","headline":"Police expert warns anyone involved in riots will get 'a knock at the door'","author":{"name":"brooke-davies"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21371484","datePublished":"2024-08-06T13:45:08+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T13:46:02+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nDirector of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson has told the BBC some of those arrested for are being assessed for the charge of rioting, which carries a ten year sentence.\n \nHe said: 'There are sentencing guidelines which indicate that many people who have been caught up in this disorder will face immediate imprisonment. There should be no doubt about that. They are going to prison.\n \n'We are willing to look at terrorism offences. I'm aware of at least one instance where that is happening.\n \n'Where you have organised groups planning activity for the purposes of advancing [an] ideology... planning really, really serious disruption then yes, we will consider terrorism offences.'","headline":"Director of Public Prosecutions says they're 'willing to look at' terrorism offences for arrested","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21371420","datePublished":"2024-08-06T13:37:59+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T13:42:08+01:00","articleBody":"Elon Musk has weighed in on the ongoing far-right riots, asking 'Is this Britain or the Soviet Union?'\n \nHe said the remarks in response to a video showing a man being arrested for making comments on Facebook.\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1820784815815160260","headline":"Musk compares Britain to the Soviet Union","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21371109","datePublished":"2024-08-06T12:56:18+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:56:18+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nJoshua Simpson, 25, has plead guilty to assaulting an emergency worker during the riots in Rotherham this weekend, the BBC reports. \n \nHe kicked PC Christopher Dixon before several other officers restrained him and arrested him. \n \nDistrict Judge Simon Blakebrough has remanded Simpson until his sentencing on August 27. \n \nMembers of the mob, who waved Union flags and the St George\u2019s Cross, taunted police in the car park of a hotel which was housing asylum seekers.","headline":"Rotherham man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer in riots","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21371085","datePublished":"2024-08-06T12:52:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:53:10+01:00","articleBody":"A director at a visa centre in Sheffield told the Independent they plan to board up their windows ahead of further far-riot violence.\n \nThe addresses of immigration centres and solicitors were leaked in far-right chats, leading White Rose Visas to make contingency plans. \n \nMark Day told the Independent: 'Whoever put together this list doesn\u2019t know much at all. Our typical client is a doctor, a computer programmer, a dentist, a nurse. They are people who fill in the much needed gaps in our workforce. \n \n'We\u2019re not dealing with asylum claims or people who\u2019ve come here on small boats. If companies need help employing someone then they come to us to help them sort the skilled worker visa.\n \n'I\u2019m worried about the outside of the building. If it\u2019s anything like the Rotherham hotel then this is serious stuff. It looks like these people are taking this destruction seriously.'","headline":"Immigration advice centres planning to board up windows","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21371013","datePublished":"2024-08-06T12:44:15+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:44:15+01:00","articleBody":"The names of the 28 people set to appear in the dock today over violence in Middlesbrough have been revealed. \n \nThey include someone as young as 16 and as old as 56.\n \nThose in court for alleged violent disorder are: Afran Magid, 18, of Byelands Street, David Gove, 41, of Brafferton Walk, Anthony Brown, 37, of Windsor Road, Andrew Livingstone, 53, of Clifton Street, Stacy Vint, 34, of Normanby Road, Kaleb Peacock Lightfoot, 19, of Dixon Grove, Robert Parsons, 56, of West Lane, Paul Sizer, 40, of Penrith Road, Ashley Ferguson, 33, of Somerset Street, Jonathan Ambrose, 33, of Letitia House, Thomas Rodgers, 22, of Wicklow Street, James Bullock, 20, Lennon Chisholm, 21, both of Berwick Hills Avenue, Lewis Loughlin, 23, of Victoria Road, Carl Robson, 29, of Halton Court, Mohammed Adam, 20, of Acton Street, Akheel Khan, 24, of Wheatley Close, Saleem Khan, 23, of Newlands Road, and Rosh Mahmood, 19, of Victoria Road.\n \nThe others include: Jamie Govan, 26, of Windmill Terrace, Stockton, a 16-year-old boy, of Thornaby, Joseph Mackenzie, 28, of Skeldale Grove, Darlington, Lawrence McGlade, 28, of Ellerbeck Way, Ormesby, Jonathan Lodge, 36, of Coatham Road, Redcar, Connor Stokes, 26, of Mansfield Avenue, Thornaby and Regan Walker, 23, of Stanley Road, Stockton.\n \nEthan Bowes, 18, of Woodhouse Road, Guisborough has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon \u2013 and Thomas Bennett, 32, is wanted on a warrant, the force said.","headline":"More info on the 28 people charged after Middlesbrough riot","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21370938","datePublished":"2024-08-06T12:34:33+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:37:40+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nFour people have been charged over clashes in Bolton, a town in Greater Manchester, on Sunday.\n \nDominic Stanbridge, 30, of Highland Drive, Buckshaw, has been charged with violent disorder.\n \nJames Nelson, 18, of Victoria Road, Horwich, has been charged with criminal damage to property valued under \u00a35,000.\n \nA 16-year-old boy has been charged with violent disorder and another 16-year-old boy has been charged with having an offensive weapon in a public place.\n \nFar-right, anti-immigration protesters clashed with a counter-rally outside the town hall, with bricks and missiles chucked at police and racist chants heard,","headline":"Even more charged with violent disorder - including two 16-year-olds","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21370718","datePublished":"2024-08-06T12:04:15+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:35:24+01:00","articleBody":"A teenager has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after he was identified from a TikTok video of the Liverpool city centre riots. \n \nThe boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court today.\n \nThe social media video, which was sent to police, showed the youth among a crowd of people before getting into a scuffle and taking his jacket and top off.\n \n'He picks up a paving slab and throws it at a member of the public,' Joshua Sanderson-Kirk, prosecuting, said.\n \nDistrict Judge Timothy Boswell ordered a pre-sentence report and adjourned the case to September 17.\n \nThe boy, whose mother was in court, was granted bail with a condition not to enter the city centre.","headline":"Boy, 15, pleads guilty after 'throwing slab at person' in Liverpool riots","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21370644","datePublished":"2024-08-06T11:54:27+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:12:43+01:00","articleBody":"A man has been charged with stirring up racial hatred on Facebook during the riots.\n \nJordan Parlour, 28, is accused of using threatening words or behaviour over a series of posts between Thursday and yesterday.\n \nNational prosecutors gave the all-clear for police to charge Jordan Parlour, 28,\u00a0today.\n \nParlour, of Seacroft in Leeds, is the first person to face prosecution for posting allegedly criminal messages linked to the violence.\n \n'It is extremely important there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings,' said the director of legal services for the Crown Prosecution Service, Nick Price.\n \nParlour will appear at Leeds Magistrates\u2019 Court today. He faces a maximum sentence of seven years.","headline":"Man charged with intending to stir up racial hatred","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369966","datePublished":"2024-08-06T10:57:05+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:36:28+01:00","articleBody":"Twenty-eight people accused of taking part in violent disorder across Teesside are expected to appear in court today. \n \nPolice arrested 43 people after riots ripped through the town on Sunday afternoon. \n \nAt least one youth will appear at the dock today, TeesideLive reported. Twenty defendants have packed a single courtroom, with three remand courts sitting to deal with the overflow of defendants. \n \n\n \n'Those who have chosen to cause real harm in our communities will not get away with it, and we will continue to work to identify those responsible and make further arrests throughout the coming days,' said Assistant Chief Constable David Felton in a news release.","headline":"Dozens accused of taking part in Middlesbrough riot\u00a0to appear in court today","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369902","datePublished":"2024-08-06T10:50:50+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:22:53+01:00","articleBody":"'This [violence] is not the United Kingdom. It's not British. It's not English. They defile the flag that they wrap themselves in.'\n \nThis is what Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told BBC Radio 4\u2019s Today programme this morning. \n \nHe stressed that as much as protest is 'fundamental to all our freedoms', peaceful protests are '10,000 times the impact that this violence is having'.\n \n'This violence turns people away from your cause, whatever you\u2019re protesting about,' he added.","headline":"Rioters 'defile the flag', says Archbishop of Canterbury","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369822","datePublished":"2024-08-06T10:44:30+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T11:12:30+01:00","articleBody":"The owner of Holiday Inn, which operates hotels where asylum seekers are housed targeted by far-right rioters, has called for 'calm'.\n \nA mob attempted to storm a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Rotherham on Sunday, trapping some 250 people inside as windows were shattered and fires lit.\n \n\n \n\n \nSimilar scenes played out at a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Tamworth on, with petrol bombs hurled. \n \nInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) said today: 'This is a troubling and challenging situation, and we hope for calm to be restored as soon as possible.\n \n'The safety and security of our colleagues and anyone staying in our hotels is always our priority.\n \n'We continue to work closely with the authorities at a small number of properties, and the Home Office are in the best position to answer further questions.'","headline":"Holiday Inn calls for 'calm' after asylum seeker hotels targeted","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369751","datePublished":"2024-08-06T10:32:18+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:50:27+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA police dog was wounded after a brick struck her eye during the riots that rattled Tamworth and Stoke-on-Trent.\n \nVixen was ' bravely trying to stop one of the thugs' when she was attacked, leaving her with a gash that required medical treatment. \n \nShe should return to work in a few days, the police said. \n \n\n \n'Police dogs are considered just as important as their human counterparts and so we are launching a full investigation to identify who assaulted a valued police dog,' added Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Ellison.\n \n'I know members of the public will be disgusted that a beautiful animal like Vixen has been harmed whilst trying to keep people safe,' he added.\n \nTwo other police dogs and six officers were injured in Tamworth.\n \n","headline":"'Beautiful' police dog injured by rioters 'while trying to keep people safe'","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369631","datePublished":"2024-08-06T10:17:47+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:36:31+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"Map shows where riots have erupted so far","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369594","datePublished":"2024-08-06T10:14:18+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T11:12:44+01:00","articleBody":"After Plymouth\u00a0became the latest city to be rampaged by far-right rioters yesterday, police have arrested six people. \n \nThe anti-immigration demonstrators gathered in Guildhall\u00a0at around 3.30pm and tried to confront a Stand Up To Racism counter-rally.\n \n\n \nPolice said in an 11.25pm update that six people have been arrested. Police and people were injured, with two taken to hospital. \n \n'Violence will not be tolerated, hate will not be tolerated, and we will continue to work with our partners to keep the people of Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly safe and reduce anti-social behaviour,' the police said in a news release.","headline":"Plymouth's night of violence ends with six arrests","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369464","datePublished":"2024-08-06T09:59:05+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T10:51:19+01:00","articleBody":"A third man has been charged in connection to a wave of riots that tore through Bristol city centre on Saturday.\n \nAshley Harris, 36, of Chipperfield Drive, Kingswood, was charged with violent disorder and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates\u2019 Court this morning, police confirmed today. \n \n\n \nTwo other men were charged on Sunday and are due in court in September. They are Adrian Croft, 45, of Holywell, Flintshire, and Damien Williams, 39, of Stockwood Crescent, Knowle.\n \nA total of 17 people have been arrested so far.","headline":"Third man charged after Bristol descended into violence","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369406","datePublished":"2024-08-06T09:54:04+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T06:22:38+01:00","articleBody":"India has issued a travel warning to its citizens visiting the UK, joining a growing list of countries.\n \nThe High Commission of India in London told travellers to be 'aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the UK'.\n \nThe diplomatic mission added: 'Visitors from India are advised to stay vigilant and exercise due caution.'\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/HCI_London\/status\/1820727772471263294","headline":"Now India has issued a travel warning for anyone visiting the UK","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369319","datePublished":"2024-08-06T09:42:58+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T09:46:17+01:00","articleBody":"Belfast was gripped by far-right extremism for a second night, with petrol bombs, heavy masonry and bricks hurled by rioters. \n \nOne police vehicle was engulfed by flames as the 100-strong people took to the streets of the Sandy Row and Donegall Road areas.\n \nPolice branded the violence 'disgraceful', confirming in a news release today that a 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour.\n \nRioters stamped on the head of a man in his 30s in a suspected hate crime, leaving him with serious injuries. \n \nYou can read more here. \n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/06\/petrol-bombs-rain-police-night-violence-belfast-21368205","headline":"Petrol bombs rain down on police in Belfast with man's head stamped on","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369148","datePublished":"2024-08-06T09:20:06+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T09:20:07+01:00","articleBody":"Six people have now been charged after rioters rampaged outside a hotel that provided accommodation to asylum seekers in Rotherham on Sunday. \n \nLee Crisp, 42, of Mount Road, Grimethorpe, Christopher Rodgers, 38, of Millmoor Road, Barnsley, and Liam Grey, 20, of Randerson Drive, Mexborough, have been charged with violent disorder.\n \n\n \nTwo boys aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have also been charged with violent disorder. \n \nJoshua Simpson, 26, of Sherbrook Street, Lincoln, was charged with violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker.\n \nThey will all appear in Sheffield Magistrates' Court today.","headline":"Six charged after Rotherham hotel rocked by rioters","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21369007","datePublished":"2024-08-06T09:02:03+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T09:03:09+01:00","articleBody":"A teenager has been arrested after 'small pockets of serious violence' erupted in Darlington yesterday evening. \n \nThe episode at North Lodge Park saw bricks lobbed at police officers as two groups of men gathered just after 9pm.\n \nA man, 18, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, assaulting a police officer and possession of a controlled drug. He remains in custody.","headline":"Teen arrested after bricks lobbed at police","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21368980","datePublished":"2024-08-06T08:58:22+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:05:17+01:00","articleBody":"A far-right group is plotting to attack asylum lawyers and firms up and down the country, according to Telegram posts.\n \nThe group, which was created yesterday, says 'immigrants.... must be destroyed' in its description as it plans a 'third round' of riots.\n \nAccording to The Times, details of the planned strikes have rippled across far-right networks on Facebook and X, with groups also sharing an arson manual and tips on making petrol bombs. \n \n\n \nIn a post at about 8.50pm, the group shared dozens of addresses of immigration lawyers and advice centres with its nearly 270 followers.\n \n'They won't stop coming until you tell them... No more immigration,' the post said, adding: 'Mask up.'\n \nSharing even more immigration law and consultancy firms, the group told its followers: 'Above are your targets, lads.'\n \nA second group said that any Muslims at the protests 'will be slaughtered'.","headline":"Far-right plotting to attack immigration lawyers","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21368729","datePublished":"2024-08-06T08:37:37+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T08:37:38+01:00","articleBody":"The message that Merseyside's top police officer wants rioters to know is a simple one.\n \n'You may be sitting at home with a cup of tea, thinking you have got away with the events of Saturday or Tuesday, you absolutely haven't,' Chief Constable Serena Kennedy told the Liverpool ECHO.\n \n'We are coming for you.'\n \nLiverpool and Walton have been rocked by riots, with a library set on fire and police officers attacked. \n \nDetectives are combing over CCTV footage to identify the rioters. \n \n'You will see arrests carrying on over the next few days, the next few months. You are not safe, you cannot sit behind your door, thinking you are safe because we are coming for you,' she added.","headline":"'We are coming for you'","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21368368","datePublished":"2024-08-06T08:03:52+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T08:14:33+01:00","articleBody":"Nearly 570 additional prison places have been made to deal with the ongoing riots, with a 'standing army' of some 6,000 officers.\n \n'We will make sure that anyone who is given a custodial sentence as a result of the riots and disorder, there will be a prison place waiting for them,' justice minister Heidi Alexander told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.\n \n'What we have been able to do in the last week since the problems have arisen is that we have been able to bring forward some additional prison places that we had been due to bring on stream later in the month. \n \n'There are 567 additional prison places.'","headline":"Hundreds more prison places created for rioters and 'standing army' at the ready","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21368295","datePublished":"2024-08-06T07:43:10+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T08:09:03+01:00","articleBody":"Australia has told nationals living in or visiting the UK should 'exercise a high degree of caution' if travelling to Britain.\n \nSmartraveller, run by the country's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, issued a travel advisory overnight. \n \nThe warning says: 'Avoid areas where protests are occurring due to the potential for disruption and violence. Monitor the media for information and updates. Follow the instructions of local authorities.\n \n'Exercise a high degree of caution in the UK due to the threat of terrorism.'\n \n\n \nTravel officials said the threat warning was due to 'Islamic extremism, extreme right-wing ideology and the status of Northern Ireland'.\n \nNigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia have also issued safety warnings to citizens.","headline":"Australia tells those travelling to the UK to 'exercise caution'","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21368252","datePublished":"2024-08-06T07:33:18+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T12:04:47+01:00","articleBody":"'I think we have seen serious acts of violence designed to cause terror to a section of our community.'\n \nThis is how Neil Basum, the former head of counter-terrorism policing, described the week of far-right violence that has gripped major cities. \n \nSome of the violence has 'crossed the line into terrorism', he told the BBC while stressing people 'should look very carefully' at its legal definition.\n \nThe riots came in the wake of a knife attack on a children's dance class in Southport, near Liverpool, that left three young girls dead. \n \n\n \nBut the riots have dragged for days amid 'lies spread through social media', Basum said, with disinformation about the identity of the attacker among it.\n \nFar-right activist, anti-Islam agitator and convicted criminal Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has spent the weekend posting on X to 'inflame and toxify debates and create the kind of mayhem we're seeing'.\n \n\u201cYaxley-Lennon knows well he\u2019s in the full glare of policing, counter-terrorism policing, and the security service,' Basu, who was a police chief from 2018 to 2021, said.\n \n'If he is not crossing a legal threshold, then the government and society need to consider if that threshold is in the wrong place,' he added.","headline":"Riots have 'crossed the line into terrorism', says ex-police chief","author":{"name":"Josh Milton"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21368136","datePublished":"2024-08-06T06:56:38+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T07:15:19+01:00","articleBody":"Good morning from the Metro news team.\n \nBritain has been gripped by seven days of violence by groups with links to the far-right, who claim to be protesting the murder of three girls in Southport.\n \nFurther riots and counter-protests have been planned for today and the rest of the week.\n \nIf you are just waking up, these are the latest developments you need to know about:","headline":"Good morning","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367503","datePublished":"2024-08-05T22:47:14+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T22:47:15+01:00","articleBody":"A Belfast Telegraph reporter on the ground has said petrol bombs were thrown earlier tonight near Sandy Row. \n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Kscott_94\/status\/1820575694465695851","headline":"Petrol bombs reportedly thrown in Belfast","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367432","datePublished":"2024-08-05T22:19:12+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T22:19:13+01:00","articleBody":"At least 150 officers have been deployed in Plymouth city centre by Devon and Cornwall Police.\n \nThe force said in a statement: 'Violence will not be tolerated, hate will not be tolerated. Work is ongoing to de-escalate the situation.'","headline":"Dozens of officers sent to de-escalate situation in Plymouth","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367356","datePublished":"2024-08-05T21:55:00+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T21:55:00+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \n","headline":"Pictured: Black man kicked and punched by mob in Manchester riot on Saturday","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367294","datePublished":"2024-08-05T21:34:39+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T21:34:39+01:00","articleBody":"A bronze commander with Devon and Cornwall Police has said the demonstrations in Plymouth this evening have descended into chaos after three of his colleagues were injured.\n \nHe said: 'This is not a protest anymore. In my opinion, this is violence. This is sustained violence.'\n \nInsp. Ryan Northmore said 'large masonry' was thrown at officers, with disorder going 'off the scale'.","headline":"Plymouth escalates: 'This is not a protest anymore... this is sustained violence.'","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367278","datePublished":"2024-08-05T21:30:19+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T10:17:56+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nAn investigation by Metro.co.uk into the organising tactics of the far-right reveals a sophisticated network of influencers working to seed anti-Muslim and Islamophobic narratives, spread misinformation and stage violent demonstrations in some of the UK\u2019s most vulnerable communities.\n \nHere\u2019s how the far-right used social media to manipulate the Southport attacks to stage a fascist uprising.","headline":"Metro investigates: the network of far-right influencers spreading misinformation in the UK","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367272","datePublished":"2024-08-05T21:27:27+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T21:27:27+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA Sky News broadcast was interrupted by a protestor yelling 'Free Palestine, f*** EDL'.\n \nThe reporter seen in the clip above said their van was then chased by another person who attempted to stab their van tires. The person did not succeed, and the van left safely.","headline":"Sky News crews targeted in Birmingham","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367164","datePublished":"2024-08-05T20:54:21+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T20:54:21+01:00","articleBody":"Merseyside Police said a 30-year-old man from Newton-le-Willows was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, the 13th person to be held in connection with\u00a0riots in Southport last Tuesday.\n \nA total of 39 people have now been arrested across Merseyside following disorder in the force area over the past week.\n \nAssistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: 'Our work to identify all those responsible for the despicable violence and aggression seen on the streets of Southport on Tuesday has made fantastic progress.\n \n'I am pleased to say that members of the public are equally disgusted by this violence and damage and continue to come forward with images and footage.\n \n'They, like us, were outraged at the destruction carried out in the heart of our communities and the sickening assaults on officers and want to see those responsible put behind bars.\n \n'We have seen 11 people charged in connection with the disorder, with 10 remanded in custody, and there will be more to come.'","headline":"13th person arrested in connection with Southport riots last Tuesday","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367143","datePublished":"2024-08-05T20:45:32+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T20:45:33+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nLabour MP Afzal Khan has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to urge him to adopt a definition of anti-Muslim prejudice put forward by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims.\n \nMr Khan, who was named the first Muslim lord mayor of Manchester 19 years ago and now represents Manchester Rusholme in the Commons, wrote: 'This violence has been stoked by the far-right and fuelled by widespread Islamophobia which have become mainstream over the past 14 years.\n \n'I welcome the strong leadership you and your cabinet have shown on this issue, rejecting the classification of this\u00a0rioting as legitimate protests, and convening an urgent Cobra meeting this morning (Monday).'\n \nMr Khan also pointed to the APPG's definition of Islamophobia, produced after a 2017 inquiry, which reads: 'Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.'\n \nThe MP said: 'Adopting this definition in Government, which successive Conservative prime ministers have neglected to do, will send a strong message that the racism and vitriol we are seeing by a minority of far-right activists on Britain's streets is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.'\n \nThe previous Conservative government declined to adopt the proposed definition of Islamophobia and said the wording could harm 'freedom of speech.'","headline":"MP says government should define Islamophobia to combat racism in streets","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367107","datePublished":"2024-08-05T20:31:31+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T20:31:31+01:00","articleBody":"A police spokesperson said: 'We have seen a level of violence towards officers in Plymouth and a police van has been damaged.\n \n'We are taking action against individuals who are intent on criminality. Arrests are ongoing.'","headline":"Arrests 'ongoing' in Plymouth, police say","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367105","datePublished":"2024-08-05T20:30:51+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T20:30:52+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nTwo rival protest groups have clashed in Plymouth as police make more arrests after another night of far-right riots.\n \nFar-right protestors have been pictured trying to break ranks as riot police desperately try to keep the two groups separate, with at least three arrests made.\n \nThree officers have been seen \u2018carried out injured\u2019, after protestors were seeing trying to find a gap in the police line,\u00a0Sky News\u00a0reports.","headline":"Tensions in Plymouth building with three officers injured","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21367086","datePublished":"2024-08-05T20:27:45+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T20:27:45+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA massive crowd gathered earlier this evening in Bordesley Green following rumours of a 'far-right riot' taking place to 'protect the area' from violence.\n \nBut no rally happened, and the crowd, donning balaclavas and riding motorcycles, eventually dispersed. \n \nA 45-year-old from Bordesley Green told Birmingham Live: 'Nigel Farage is trying to make out he\u2019s all for peace - people like him need to speak up now and end this violence not stoke the fires.\n \n'We don\u2019t want this portrayed as Muslim men causing trouble. There are hundreds of us here and we want to send a message - racists and fascists are not welcome here.'","headline":"Birmingham far-right rally 'didn't take place' tonight despite rumours","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21366770","datePublished":"2024-08-05T18:56:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T18:56:54+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nMetropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has apologised over the microphone debacle this morning, which saw him knock a reporter's mic down.\n \nHe said: 'This morning I was part of a positive and constructive COBRA meeting with the prime minister about our collective response to hateful behaviour and violent disorder across the country.\n \n'There's been a story running all day about my exit from the meeting. This is a distraction from the critical events we are dealing with.\n \n'It was agreed the prime minister would provide an update afterwards and it was not my place to speak publicly. In an effort to move a microphone out of my path I'm sorry that I knocked it to the floor. \n \n'That was never my intention. We remain focused on the critical and urgent matters at hand.'","headline":"Sir Mark Rowley apologises after 'knocking reporter's microphone down'","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21366618","datePublished":"2024-08-05T18:11:52+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T18:11:53+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe first arrests over anti-social behaviour have been made in Plymouth ahead of two planned protests.\n \nDevon and Cornwall Police said though the arrests are not in connection with the demonstrations, officers are patrolling the area in case of any unrest.\n \nPlymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans told PlymouthLive: 'Over the past few years, Plymouth has had its fair share of tragedy and throughout it all, we have shown that we stick together. When the chips are down we rally together, we do not turn against each other.\n \n'I am therefore disappointed that there is a demonstration scheduled to happen in Plymouth tomorrow. Whilst we are working with the police to ensure that the event is peaceful, let me be clear, with the continued disinformation being shared on social media, with the clear intent to whip-up hate and increase tensions in local communities, false and damaging information is spreading quickly.'","headline":"Arrests already made ahead of Plymouth demonstrations","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21366551","datePublished":"2024-08-05T17:59:04+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T17:59:04+01:00","articleBody":"The Northern Ireland Assembly will be recalled later this week to discuss violent scenes after an anti-immigration protest in Belfast.\n \nSeveral businesses were attacked during the violence on Saturday and business owners said the Islamic community was deliberately targeted.\n \nFour men appeared in court on Monday to face charges linked to the violence.\n \nThe Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said on Monday evening they are aware of social media posts calling for protests across Northern Ireland in the week ahead.","headline":"Northern Ireland Assembly to be recalled this week over violence in Belfast","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21366502","datePublished":"2024-08-05T17:45:07+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T17:45:08+01:00","articleBody":"In Bordesley Green, groups of men in balaclavas have gathered to 'protect' their streets from rioting.\n \nSky News reported that one community activist said he has a WhatsApp group of over a 'thousand' members of the Muslim community who want to 'get out on the streets' to 'protect and defend their community'.\n \nTheir correspondent said: 'He was at pains to say to me that he is trying to calm the anger.'","headline":"Muslim community in Birmingham looks to 'defend' streets against far-right rioters","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21366360","datePublished":"2024-08-05T17:22:46+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T17:22:46+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nTommy Robinson\u00a0has been 'sacked' by his British Muslim tax advisor after she accused him of instigating far-right race riots across the UK, the MailOnline has reported.\n \nTax dispute specialist Jesminara Rahman told Robinson she did not want to work with him as he was 'destroying' the country.\n \nMs Rahman said: 'I don't want to work with him anymore. His deposit has been returned.'\n \n\n \nThe former English Defence League leader, who fled the UK last Sunday to avoid a court hearing, is now holed up at a \u00a3400-a-night all-inclusive resort on the outskirts of the Cypriot seaside town.\n \nHe has spent the past week sharing a torrent of posts supporting violent attacks on alleged \u2018migrant hotels\u2019, calling for \u2018mass deportations\u2019, and claiming the ongoing disorder is being fuelled by \u2018Muslims\u2019 and \u2018migrants\u2019.","headline":"Tommy Robinson 'sacked' by British Muslim tax advisor for instigating 'far-right race riots'","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21366214","datePublished":"2024-08-05T17:04:55+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T09:54:32+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA week on from the stabbing in Southport which left three little girls dead, one child still remains in hospital.\n \nAll other patients have been discharged.\n \nThe murders of Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, sparked nationwide outrage.","headline":"One child still in hospital after Southport stabbings","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21365756","datePublished":"2024-08-05T16:18:43+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T16:18:43+01:00","articleBody":"Police have made 378 arrests so far since disorder broke out last week and the total is expected to rise each day, the National Police Chiefs\u2019 Council (NPCC) said as it promised a 'united and robust policing response'.\n \nNPCC chairman Gavin Stephens said: 'Every community across the country will have been affected in some way by the violent disorder we have seen in this past week.\n \n'I want to reassure the public that a united and robust policing response is in place across the country and we are doing all we can to tackle this disorder and keep you safe.\n \n'All forces have been requested not only to increase the number of specialist resources in their local area, but to contribute to regional reserves, coordinated nationally.\n \n'So far 378 arrests have been made and we expect that total to rise each day as forces continue to identify those involved and continue to apprehend those responsible. Work is going on around the clock to do this and those involved will be brought to justice.\n \n'We have been clear that this is not protest activity or people exercising their democratic right. It is unnecessary violence and we\u2019ve seen important community hubs like a Citizen\u2019s Advice Bureau and a library completely destroyed.'","headline":"Police have made 378 arrests since disorder broke out last week","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21365441","datePublished":"2024-08-05T15:44:01+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T15:44:01+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nAs a national monitoring group reported a fivefold increase in threats to Islamic communities, Muslim organisations have welcomed the Government\u2019s announcement of extra security for mosques.\n \nThe Home Office on Sunday offered mosques greater protections, under which it said 'rapid security' deployment can be requested in order to allow a return to worship as fast as possible.\n \nIt comes as Tell Mama, which monitors Islamophobia in the UK, said a 'surge in extreme right-wing activity in the past week' had led to a fivefold increase in threats to Muslim communities, and a threefold increase in hate crime incidents and crimes.\n \nThere was also a rise in threats and attacks to mosques and Islamic institutions and centres reported to Tell Mama after the Southport attack last week, it said.\n \nThe organisation joined the Muslim Council of Britain and UK-founded charity Islamic Relief in welcoming the Government\u2019s move to provide additional support to places of worship through the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme.\n \nA Tell Mama spokesperson said: 'We must work collectively in our politics, media and wider society to challenge and remove scapegoating and stigmatising narratives that collectively link refugees, migrants, Muslims and other minority communities to violence and crime.\n \n'Nor can we accept passivity from social media platforms on harmful misinformation. Change must come, and platforms must do more to tackle misinformation.'\n \nThe Muslim Council of Britain said police, local authorities and mosques can ask for rapid security to be deployed, 'protecting communities and allowing for a return to worship as quickly as possible'.\n \nA spokesperson for Islamic Relief UK said 'far too many communities are at risk' due to 'mainstreamed racism and Islamophobia, and the repeated dehumanisation of refugees'.\n \nThey added: 'We are hopeful that the Government\u2019s announcement of extra support to mosques should offer some reassurance, and help normal services to resume.'","headline":"Muslim organisations welcome announcement of extra security for mosques","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21365412","datePublished":"2024-08-05T15:41:04+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T15:41:04+01:00","articleBody":"The names and addresses of solicitors\u2019 firms and advice agencies were shared in a list of locations to be targeted by right-wing rioters.\n \nThe organisation\u2019s president, Nick Emmerson, said: 'We deplore the violent scenes and rioting that we have witnessed across the past week.\n \n'We have serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of our members following names and addresses of a number of solicitors\u2019 firms and advice agencies being shared on a list of targets for further protest and violence this week.\n \n'I have written to the Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Home Secretary today asking that the threats against the legal profession are treated with the utmost seriousness.\n \n'A direct assault on our legal profession is a direct assault on our democratic values and we are supporting our members who are being targeted.'","headline":"Law Society of England and Wales has 'serious concerns' after names and addresses leaked in wake of riots","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21365121","datePublished":"2024-08-05T15:18:45+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T15:18:46+01:00","articleBody":"A 69-year-old welder has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on August 29 after admitting to bringing a wooden bat to Liverpool riots. \n \nWilliam Nelson Morgan, from Walton, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.\n \nMorgan has no previous convictions, but was said to be involved in a crowd which threw bricks in the recent riots.","headline":"Man admits to bringing wooden bat to riot in Liverpool","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21365000","datePublished":"2024-08-05T15:07:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T15:07:53+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nIreland has said it will ban balaclavas as anti-immigration demonstrations saw attendees clash with police.\n \nA spokesperson for Helen McEntee, the Justice Minister, told the Irish Independent: 'The minister intends to introduce a ban on wearing masks at protests in circumstances where the wearing of a mask is intended to intimidate.'\n \nBut balaclavas have a deeper meaning in Ireland, where they've been traditionally worn by paramilitaries during the Troubles.\n \nThe announcement from Ms McEntee comes as England is continuing to see riots across the country. \n \nBritish police can arrest masked demonstrators, with those found guilty of wearing the masks with intention to intimidate facing \u00a31,000 fines or a month in prison.","headline":"Ireland to ban balaclavas amid anti-immigration chaos","author":{"name":"Sarah Hooper"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21364275","datePublished":"2024-08-05T14:02:03+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T14:02:03+01:00","articleBody":"Further demonstrations are understood to be planned in Plymouth later this afternoon.\n \nSlogans like 'stop the boats', 'your country needs you' and 'keep our children safe' are being used in posts on social media to publicise the event.\n \nA counter-protest against the far-right is also being planned at the same location.\n \nResponding to the threat, Devon and Cornwall Police said they are deploying more officers in the city centre.\n \nAssistant chief constable Glen Mayhew said: 'As a result of the information we have received, we will be increasing our presence in the city centre. \n \n'I have a dedicated team planning the policing for this, and other events as they occur during the week.\n \n'This morning, I chaired a meeting with partners, to ensure we all work together supporting our communities at the busiest time of the year for all our services. \n \n'Residents, visitors, and local businesses can expect to see an increased policing presence in the area as a result of this.'\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/DC_Police\/status\/1820441056623693992","headline":"Protest planned for tonight in Plymouth","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21363503","datePublished":"2024-08-05T12:46:55+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T12:46:56+01:00","articleBody":"Nigeria has become the second country to issue a travel warning to citizens over last week's riots - and those planned for this week.\n \nMalaysia had already urged people living in or visiting the UK to \u2018stay away\u2019 from protest areas and \u2018remain vigilant\u2019 on Sunday afternoon.\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/NigeriaMFA\/status\/1820373749041963092","headline":"Second country issues travel warning to UK","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21363337","datePublished":"2024-08-05T12:31:06+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T12:31:06+01:00","articleBody":"A 14-year-old boy and 10 men will appear in court following\u00a0the riots across Merseyside.\n \nThe boy, who cannot be named because of his age, has been charged with violent disorder in Liverpool city centre on Saturday after officers in Clayton Square had fireworks set off in their direction.\n \nRioters charged after disorder in Merseyside\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/05\/boy-14-among-rioters-court-trouble-merseyside-21361810\/?ico=top-stories_home_top","headline":"Boy, 14, among first batch of \u2018rioters\u2019 in court","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21363187","datePublished":"2024-08-05T12:15:51+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T12:15:51+01:00","articleBody":"A man has pleaded guilty to burglary after Liverpool's Spellow Library was set on fire and looted during the riots over the weekend.\n \nAdam Wharton, of Selwyn Street, was seen outside the building wearing a balaclava and 'sweating profusely'. \n \nThe 28-year-old waited outside while another man entered the library, the court heard.\n \nWharton admitted burglary with intent to steal. He was sent to Liverpool Crown Court to be sentenced on August 29.","headline":"Man pleads guilty to burglary after Liverpool library torched","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21362939","datePublished":"2024-08-05T11:50:44+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T11:50:44+01:00","articleBody":"A masked man who threw a stone towards police during a riot in Sunderland on Friday was identified by his 'distinctive tattoos'.\n \nJosh Kellett, of Southcroft, Washington, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at South Tyneside Magistrates Court on Monday.\n \nThe court heard the 29-year-old was spotted in footage while part of a large group.\n \nKellett was wearing a balaclava but was identified by his tattoos.\n \nHe was remanded in custody until his sentencing at crown court on September 2, after a district judge said his case was 'too serious for this court'.","headline":"Masked rioters being identified by their tattoos","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21362633","datePublished":"2024-08-05T11:22:20+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T11:22:20+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n'If you were at a riot, we will find you,' South\u00a0Yorkshire\u00a0Police promised those who participated in the violence in Rotherham.\n \nAt least 12\u00a0police\u00a0officers were wounded during the disorder outside the Holiday Inn Express on Sunday.\n \nAssistant chief constable Lindsey Butterfield, of\u00a0South\u00a0Yorkshire\u00a0Police, said the injuries followed 'a day and night of violence and disorder.\n \nShe: 'I can confirm today that we have seen at least 12 of our officers injured with items such as bricks, fenceposts, branches and other missiles thrown at them.\n \n'Our\u00a0police\u00a0dogs suffered minor injuries after missiles were launched at them and horses had bricks, eggs, bottles and beer cans thrown at their heads.\n \n'They were spat at and threats made to cut the saddles in an attempt to injure the riders.","headline":"'If you were at a riot, we will find you'","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21362572","datePublished":"2024-08-05T11:14:46+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T11:14:47+01:00","articleBody":"A family from Bangladesh whose house was attacked during the riots in Middlesbrough received the help of the local community this morning.\n \nDitu and Amar Barua's home was targeted and their windows smashed.\n \nA group of volunteers has been out on the streets in the town, clearing up rubbish and helping residents fix the damage.\n \n\n \n","headline":"Family targeted in riots left with smashed windows","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21362140","datePublished":"2024-08-05T10:33:22+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T10:33:23+01:00","articleBody":"Four men have been charged after a 'disturbing' anti-immigration protest in Belfast on Saturday.\n \nThe charges come as Stormont's Justice Minister, Naomi Long, hit out at the radicalisation of people online 'through disinformation and outright lies'.\n \nSeveral businesses were attacked following violence in the city, with owners stressing that the Islamic community was deliberately targeted.\n \nA clash between anti-Islamic protesters and those taking part in an anti-racist rally at Belfast City Hall saw fireworks and other missiles being pelted.\n \nThe force said it then prevented an attempt by protesters to march to Belfast Islamic Centre, but that sporadic violence broke out in other parts of the city.\n \nThree police officers were injured in the disorder and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said those involved will be dealt with 'using the full force of the law'.\n \nFour men will appear in Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday on charges linked to the violence.\n \nA 53-year-old has been charged with resisting police, three counts of assault on police and disorderly behaviour.\n \nMeanwhile, a 46-year-old man has been charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting police.\n \nA 38-year-old has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, possession of fireworks without a licence, and\u00a0riotous behaviour. He also faces the charge of disorderly behaviour.\n \nA 34-year-old has been charged with taking part in an unnotified public procession.\n \nMs Long said if there were any lessons to be learnt from the policing operation at the weekend, she had no doubt the PSNI would learn them.\n \nShe told the BBC Good Morning Ulster programme: 'We have people in our community this morning who have invested their lives in building businesses, in settling into our community and in providing services to our community, who have now seen their entire livelihoods wiped out in one night of sickening violence and that has to stop.\n \n'We are already seeing now on social media people making preparations for another round of this this week.\n \n'This cannot continue, we cannot have this kind of Islamaphobia, xenophobia and hatred on our streets.'","headline":"Four men charged over violence at anti-immigration riot","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21361578","datePublished":"2024-08-05T09:33:57+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T09:33:58+01:00","articleBody":"Donations are being collected for Liverpool's Spellow Lane\u00a0Library\u00a0Hub, which was just one of the casualties from\u00a0the riots\u00a0this weekend.\n \nA mob torched the building on County Road, setting fire to bins. Flames were visible inside, engulfing the shelves and walls within minutes.\n \nA local youth group, Walton Youth & Community Project, is now collecting books to help rebuild the library.\n \n'We are saddened to see the destruction caused last night. The Spellow hub went from amazing space and resource for the community to this,' it said in a statement.\n \n'But the community and council will bring this back to life. Thanks all staff volunteers council & partners with the clean up.'\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/C_Hendrick\/status\/1820009252477362450","headline":"Donations for torched library in Liverpool riots","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21361511","datePublished":"2024-08-05T09:17:20+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T09:17:20+01:00","articleBody":"From Rotherham to Middlesbrough, from Bristol to Bolton, a mass operation is undergoing to sweep up the aftermath of the violence.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","headline":"In pictures: Clean-up operation underway","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21361311","datePublished":"2024-08-05T08:45:09+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T08:45:09+01:00","articleBody":"Home secretary Yvette Cooper has commented on whether the government is considering to deploy the army to help curb the rise of violence across the UK.\n \nSpeaking to Sky News this morning, she insisted that she is in continuous communication with police chiefs, offering additional support if it is needed.\n \nThe politician confirmed that the deployment of additional officers is in review.\n \nCooper also told\u00a0BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'So, the police have the expertise and also the powers in terms of dealing with public order and crime, because this is crime.\n \n'There are also significant additional numbers of public order-trained police, who were not deployed this weekend, so there are considerable additional policing resources that forces can call upon.'\n \n","headline":"Will soldiers be drafted to stop the riots?","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21361163","datePublished":"2024-08-05T08:23:27+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T09:54:29+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA clip from a livestream on TikTok shows far-right extremists stopping cars in Middlesbrough to check if the drivers are \u2018white and English\u2019 before letting them through.\n \nHundreds of protesters had gathered outside the Jamia Masjid Al-Madinah in the town on Sunday afternoon.\n \n\n \nSome of them stood in the middle of the road, in front of cars, shouting, \u2018Are you white\u2019 and \u2018Are you English\u2019.\n \nRead more in the Metro.co.uk report:\n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/05\/rioters-set-race-checkpoint-ask-drivers-white-english-21360645\/?ico=top-stories_home_top","headline":"Mob sets up 'race checkpoint'","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21361121","datePublished":"2024-08-05T08:19:19+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-06T09:54:24+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \nThis is the harrowing aftermath of the two separate anti-immigration attacks to a Holiday Inn in Rotherham and another in Tamworth.\n \nIn Rotherham, rioters smashed the windows of the building before starting fires.\n \nAt least 10 officers were injured, including one who was knocked unconscious, South Yorkshire Police confirmed later, saying one person had already been arrested and others involved should 'expect us to be at their doors very soon'.\n \nMeanwhile, three petrol bombs were thrown at a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Tamworth.\n \nMobs threw projectiles, smashed windows, started fires and targeted officers, Staffordshire Police said.\n \n\n \n","headline":"Aftermath of attacks on asylum seekers hotels","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21361053","datePublished":"2024-08-05T08:07:50+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T08:07:51+01:00","articleBody":"Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has now joined the calls for Parliament to be recalled after six days of 'racist and Islamophobic' riots sweeping across the nation. \n \nIn a statement on X, the politician said he is 'appalled by the levels of violence in the last couple of days', blaming a 'population explosion without integration'.\n \nIt added: 'In the short term, we will quell the riots, but deeper long-term problems remain.\n \n'Ever since the soft policing of the Black Lives Matter protests, the impression of two-tier policing has become widespread.\n \n'The prime minister's faltering attempts to address the current crisis have only added to that sense of injustice.'\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Nigel_Farage\/status\/1820347660538204565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1820347660538204565%7Ctwgr%5E8747cee3c694bce6979210740b811a4027578796%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.sky.com%2Fstory%2Fkeir-starmer-pmqs-conservative-leadership-contest-latest-live-12593360","headline":"Nigel Farage weighs in on violence","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21360844","datePublished":"2024-08-05T07:42:54+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T17:57:51+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nDowning Street will hold a Cobra meeting - convened only during nationwide emergencies - today after 'thugs' stormed hotels housing asylum seekers.\n \nPrime minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed that rioters would 'regret' engaging in 'far-right thuggery'.\n \nHe promised those involved in unrest would 'face the full force of the law' as he addressed the nation on Sunday.\n \nToday's meeting is due to involve relevant ministers and police who will discuss the response in the coming days to ensure there is no repeat of the violent scenes.","headline":"Downing Street to hold emergency response meeting","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21360640","datePublished":"2024-08-05T06:44:38+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-05T06:44:43+01:00","articleBody":"Good morning from the Metro news team.\n \nThe sixth day of violence sweeping across Britain is behind us, leaving a trail of destruction in Rotherham, Middlesbrough, Bristol, Bolton, Liverpool and Manchester to name a few.\n \nThis is everything you need to know from the last 24 hours:","headline":"Recap: Sunday's 'staggering' level of violence","author":{"name":"Gergana Krasteva"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21360162","datePublished":"2024-08-04T23:04:48+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T23:04:48+01:00","articleBody":"Five men and a woman have been charged in connection with riots and looting in Sunderland on Friday, Northumbria Police say.\n \nChief Superintended Mark Hall condemned the 'disgraceful scenes' in the city, which saw rioters setting a Citizens Advice Bureau on fire and looting a post office.\n \nAll six are charged with violent disorder, while one of the men is also charged with burglary. They will appear before court on Monday.\n \nA total of 14 people have been arrested over the Sunderland riots so far and detectives expect there to be more. \n \nCh Sup Hall added: 'We will absolutely not tolerate the behaviour seen in Sunderland city centre, now or ever, and will do our utmost to trace those responsible and have them brought to justice.'","headline":"Six charged over 'disgraceful scenes' in Sunderland","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21360126","datePublished":"2024-08-04T22:45:27+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T22:45:27+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA fire set by rioters inside a hotel in Tamworth is continuing to spread as the nationwide disorder continues into the night. \n \nThe Holiday Inn hotel was targeted in the late afternoon by a mob organised by right-wing agitators who claim it's being used to house asylum seekers.\n \nThugs were seen smashing windows, entering a ground-floor corridor and setting a fire inside the building earlier in the evening. \n \nPolice were already present at the time but, hours later, still appeared to have failed to contain the mob enough for firefighters to reach the blaze.\n \nFootage showed rioters running loose in between the building and a police cordon late on Sunday night while the fire worsened.","headline":"Blaze inside Tamworth hotel worsening while police struggle to contain rioters","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21360039","datePublished":"2024-08-04T22:11:45+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T22:11:46+01:00","articleBody":"The large groups of rioters around the country continue to target police, with several officers being left injured.\n \nStaffordshire Police has said one of its officers has been injured outside a hotel in Tamworth as the force continue to deal with 'violent acts of thuggery'.\n \nA large group of individuals is in the area with people throwing projectiles, smashing windows, starting fires and targeting police.\n \n'We're urging members of the public to avoid the area around the Holiday Inn, Tamworth, as specialist officers continue to deal with violent acts of thuggery,' the force said.\n \n'Officers are working valiantly to keep the public safe. Specialist drone surveillance and the national police air service have been sweeping the area as our efforts to identify those involved continue.'","headline":"Police officer injured outside Tamworth hotel","author":{"name":"Craig Munro"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359985","datePublished":"2024-08-04T21:51:54+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T21:51:54+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nPotential violence was avoided after police contained a confrontation between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters in Weymouth.\n \nAround 600 people gathered on the seafront, with police officers forming a chain backed up by riot vans to keep them separate. \n \nA protest billed as 'Enough is Enough' was attended by around 400 people and was met by a gathering, organised by Stand Up to Racism, of around 200 people.\n \nOne man who broke through the police line while wearing an offensive mask was arrested for a public order offence.\n \n","headline":"Police defuse tense confrontation between hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359983","datePublished":"2024-08-04T21:51:14+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T21:51:15+01:00","articleBody":"A video spreading on social media appears to show rioters in Middlesbrough asking drivers of passing cars if they're white before letting them go ahead.\n \nThe clip shows a large number of people standing in the road and preventing vehicles from moving.\n \nTwo men can be seen asking: 'Are you white? Are you English?'\n \nIt appears to have been filmed at a junction beside the North Yorkshire town's Albert Park.\n \nThe video in the post below contains strong language.\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/KittieHill\/status\/1820112900855345541?t=inA7-4wH-TR5ScNqaalVVQ&s=19","headline":"Middlesbrough mob 'ask drivers if they're white before letting them past'","author":{"name":"Craig Munro"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359901","datePublished":"2024-08-04T21:17:24+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T21:17:24+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA second Holiday Inn hotel has been targeted by a far-right mob fuelled by rumours that it is being used to temporarily house asylum seekers.\n \nDozens of rioters cheered as thugs broke windows and set fires inside and around the building in Tamworth, Staffordshire on Sunday evening.\n \nCrowds had gathered earlier in the evening and were initially held back by a police cordon, but some of the yobs managed to break through.\n \nIt was not immediately clear whether the hotel is indeed housing asylum seekers. Several riots have taken place in other locations based on false or outdated information.\n \nStaffordshire Police said 'robust action will be taken against those responsible for violence and disorder'.","headline":"Another hotel besieged by thugs breaking windows and starting fires","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359764","datePublished":"2024-08-04T20:27:30+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T20:27:30+01:00","articleBody":"A rioter was filmed drawing his finger across is throat in an apparent threat to an asylum seeker being temporarily housed in a hotel in Rotherham.\n \nAround 700 people surrounded the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in the Manvers area today after far-right accounts said it was being used to temporarily house migrants and refugees.\n \nA number of thugs repeatedly tried to set fires and break into the hotel, while others yelled abuse at the people inside and goaded them to come outside.\n \nAccording to The Times, who obtained the footage, it was filmed by migrant in the hotel who said he was 'scared'.\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/TomWitherow\/status\/1820155726276313097?t=leBw1fwrXgdKHfjNeMSJNA&s=19","headline":"Masked thug makes 'threat to kill' at migrant in hotel","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359699","datePublished":"2024-08-04T19:52:23+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T19:52:23+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nRioters trying to attack asylum seekers in a hotel in Rotherham inflicted serious injuries on at least ten officers, police say.\n \nAround 700 people surrounded the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in the Manvers area today after far-right accounts said it was being used to temporarily house migrants and refugees.\n \n'A number of people threw planks of wood at our officers and sprayed them with fire extinguishers before smashing hotel windows to gain access to the premises,' South Yorkshire Police said in a statement.\n \n'A large bin close to a window of the hotel was also set alight causing a small fire which was later extinguished, with missiles, including glass bottles and beer cans, thrown at our officers.\n \nThugs set several more fires but were thwarted by firefighters.\n \n'At least ten officers have been injured as a result of the violence, with one left unconscious following a head injury, another suffering a suspected fractured elbow and other suffering suspected broken bones,' the force added.","headline":"'At least 10' police officers injured protecting asylum seekers from mob","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359635","datePublished":"2024-08-04T19:23:38+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T19:23:38+01:00","articleBody":"Police in Scotland have taken unusual steps to dispel 'false' claims around a knife attack which happened on Saturday in Scotland.\n \nA 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with stabbing a 21-year-old woman, who is recovering in hospital with 'non life-threatening' injuries, in Stirling.\n \nTommy Robinson and several far-right accounts falsely suggested the attacker was Muslim and that three people had been injured.\n \nPosting on X, Robinson wrote: 'Alleged MUSLIM STABBED AT LEAST 3 WOMEN IN STIRLING SCOTLAND TONIGHT. They always target women . Will kier starmer [sic] talk about this.'\n \nPolice Scotland on Sunday said the suspect is white and from the local area. Usually only the name, age and place of residence is included when police announce criminal charges.","headline":"False rumours fuelled by Tommy Robinson over new stabbing prompts rare reaction by police","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359610","datePublished":"2024-08-04T19:08:10+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T19:08:11+01:00","articleBody":"Three men have so far been charged with committing violent offences during the riots in Liverpool city centre yesterday.\n \nDeclan Geiran, 29, from Liverpool, is accused of violent disorder and arson after allegedly setting fire to a police van.\n \nJimmy Bailey, 45, from Ellesmere Port, who is charged with violent disorder, was allegedly part of a group who threw stones, bricks and other missiles at police officers.\n \nLloyd Killner, 35, from Lincoln, is also charged with violent disorder in connection with the throwing of missiles at officers in another location.\n \nThey will all appear before court together at a hearing on Monday morning.","headline":"Three men to face court for 'rioting' in Liverpool","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359468","datePublished":"2024-08-04T18:37:20+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T18:37:20+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA shopkeeper whose store was smashed open and looted by rioters in Liverpool says he has lost around \u00a315,000 of stock.\n \nKing Store, a newsagent owned by Ardalan Othman, was one of several businesses targeted by masked thugs as around 300 yobs marched through the Walton area attacking police and destroying property on Saturday night.\n \nArdalan told The Liverpool Echo: 'I was at home at the time. I had shut the shop by 11pm, but I saw it on my CCTV, they broke in, took cash, vapes, cigarettes, many things. They broke the windows to get in - people kept coming in.\n \n'I then went there and stayed in the shop all night, I've been cleaning and sweeping all night. I'm feeling terrible - I don't know how to explain it.\n \n'When I got to the shop, people were coming up to me and laughing in my face, laughing that stock had been taken. They were all laughing, they all had big bags and ran away from the shop with them full. It's how they came in and how they were laughing. I don't understand.'\n \n\n \nThe looters tore the shutter off the front of the store, smashed its windows and emptied the till before emptying the shelves.\n \nArdalan added: 'I don't know how long it will take or how much it will cost me to fix it - the shutter was ripped off and was in the middle of the road.\n \n'I feel terrible, it's been a whirl. I've been working so hard for this money and then it's gone in a second. I think the best thing is to stay away now.'","headline":"Thugs 'laughed in shopkeepers face' as they looted \u00a315,000 of stock from his store","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359368","datePublished":"2024-08-04T18:02:40+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T18:02:40+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nRishi Sunak has condemned the ongoing riots as the doings of 'criminals' whose motivations have 'nothing to do' with the Southport stabbings.\n \nPosting on X, the Conservative party leader and former prime minister said: 'The shocking scenes we\u2019re seeing on the streets of Britain have nothing to do with the tragedy in Southport.\n \n'This is violent, criminal behaviour that has no place in our society.\n \n'The police have our full support to deal with these criminals swiftly and they must face the full weight of the law.'","headline":"Rishi Sunak says riots 'have nothing to do with' Southport stabbings","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359260","datePublished":"2024-08-04T17:41:44+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T17:41:53+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA total of 147 arrests have been made in connection to riots across the country since Saturday night, police chiefs have said.\n \nBJ Harrington of the National Police Chiefs\u2019 Council blamed misinformation 'shared and amplified by high profile accounts' for the 'appalling violence'.\n \nDetectives expect to make many more arrests after trawling through evidence from the scenes of the riots.\n \n'Intelligence teams, detectives and neighbourhood officers are working round the clock to identify and apprehend those involved and make no mistake, if you haven\u2019t had a knock on the door yet, your time will come,' Harrington added.","headline":"Nearly 150 rioters arrested in less than 24 hours","author":{"name":"Sam Courtney-Guy"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21359039","datePublished":"2024-08-04T17:06:52+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T17:06:52+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA car has been set on fire on a street in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.\n \nFootage on social media showed people gathering around to film the vehicle burning with their phones.\n \nAs the car's paint turned from red to white, a series of loud pops and bangs were heard and the headlights turned on.\n \n","headline":"Car set alight on Middlesbrough street","author":{"name":"Craig Munro"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21358994","datePublished":"2024-08-04T17:02:02+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T17:02:03+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"Watch Prime Minister Keir Starmer's address on the riots","author":{"name":"Craig Munro"}},{"@type":"BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/","url":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/07\/29\/major-incident-in-southport-after-stabbing-21318313\/#entry-21358968","datePublished":"2024-08-04T16:58:55+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-04T16:58:56+01:00","articleBody":"The Home Office has announced mosques will get 'emergency security' over fears they are being targeted by far-right protesters.\n \nGreater protections for Islamic places of worship will be rapidly deployed.","headline":"Mosques to get 'emergency security'","author":{"name":"Craig Munro"}}],"author":{"name":"jasper-king"},"name":"UK riots latest: Nearly 30 more far-right protests planned today"}Sign Up for News UpdatesGet your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and moreSign upThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.UK riots latest: More violence expected after Starmer says communities will be protected
UK riots latest: More violence expected after Starmer says communities will be protected
UK riots latest: More violence expected after Starmer says communities will be protected
UK riots latest: More violence expected after Starmer says communities will be protected
UK riots latest: More violence expected after Starmer says communities will be protected
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