25,000 anti-racism protesters easily outnumber far-right race rioters

Aug 08, 2024 06:10

Tens of thousands of protesters spilt out onto the streets of major UK towns and cities last night in a stunning rejection of a week of far-right riots.

Since the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport, anti-Muslim extremists and fascist groups have unleashed mayhem on the streets.

Yesterday evening was set to be among the most violent yet, with 6,000 officers bracing themselves for 100 race riots and 39 attacks against immigration services coordinated across a shadow network of Telegram groups.

Yet instead, officers were greeted by regular people shouting ‘hate not welcome’ and holding signs up high reading ‘refugees welcome here’ in London, Birmingham and more.

It comes as more than 400 people have been put in cuffs for their alleged role in the rallies, with about 140 charged.

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And it seems hooligans are next on the government’s radar. Football violence has long overlapped with nationalist movements, and officials are now looking to ban rioters from matches.

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The i newspaper is reporting that government officials are looking into a different kind of punishment for those involved in the riots – football bans.

Hoolganishm has long overlapped with nationalist movements, so senior ministers are hoping to work with football organisers and clubs to ban agitators.

They’ll do this, according to the paper’s sources, by using The Football Offences Act which covers offences made two hours on either side of a game.

Officials hope to extend this to cover the anti-immigration violence.

August 8, 2024 7:02 amGood morning Josh Milton

Welcome to Metro.co.uk’s coverage of the UK riots.

Except what happened last night was a little different. Some 100 race riots were planned last night by far-right agitators, including dozens of attacks against immigration lawyers.

But this didn’t happen. Instead, What happened last night was up to 25,000 people marching through the streets where these rallies had been planned, leaving the would-be rioters with next to no space to unless mayhem.

Here’s what else you should know this morning:

While it’s unclear if the mass counter-protests represent a turning point, about 6,000 riot officers were on duty last night just in case in what was the largest mobilisation since the 2011 riots. Met Police chief Mark Rowley called it a ‘very successful night’ after riots had been planned for Walthamstow and Finchley. Government and police officials are now keeping an eye on the far-right groups and influencers, with hopes their anger has finally fizzled out. About 400 people have been arrested so far, with 140 charged. But they may also face a different kind of punishment – being banned from going to football matches, according to the i newspaper. August 7, 2024 10:48 pmNumber of people arrested in Carlisle now up to six Katie Boyden

Six people have now been arrested in Carlisle over a number of public order offences.

A 41-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested over the alleged posting online of content encouraging violence against police officers and promoting public disorder, and a 40-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested in connection with the alleged posting of hate-related content online.

Four more were arrested after a dispersal order was put in place in response to potential far-right disorder this evening,

Cumbria Police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the alleged posting of hate-related content online.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis and a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

They remain in police custody.

A 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of breach of a dispersal order.

August 7, 2024 10:26 pmMan arrested after social media posts including man holding a gun promoted rioting in Birmingham Katie Boyden

Police have arrested a man following social media rumours about riots in Bordesley Green in Birmingham on Monday night.

The 49-year-old man was detained by police earlier this evening.

He was arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred and possession of a firearm and remains in custody.

The arrest follows investigations into posts on various social media platforms alleged to be inciting racial hatred with an image of a man holding a firearm.

Hundreds of anti-racist counter-protesters marched through the city’s Jewellery Quarter in response to the potential far-right activity on Monday.

August 7, 2024 10:17 pmFar-right agitators rescued by police from crowd of counter-protesters Katie Boyden

Dozens of police officers in Brighton had to push through anti-racist protesters to allow a small number of far-right demonstrators to escape the crowd.

People shouted ‘shame on you’ and cheered and waved as the far-right were led into a police van and driven away from the area.

Huge crowds of anti-racist counter-protesters filled the city’s streets this evening, with chants of ‘Nazi scum off our streets’ loud and proud.

August 7, 2024 10:07 pmKatie Boyden

Stand Up To Racism protesters have been escorted to Aldershot train station by dozens of police officers.

Far-right demonstrators shouted at them as they followed through the town centre.

Officers blocked off the train station and there were no clashes between the groups.

August 7, 2024 9:32 pmCounter-protests nationwide winding down as far-right threat fails to materialise Katie Boyden

Several counter-protests nationwide have started to wind down as the far-right threat of further rioting and disruption has failed to materialise.

Anti-racist protests in Sheffield, Liverpool, Brentford, and Finchley and Walthamstow in London have all started to disperse – a clear contrast to the far-right rioting and disorder running well into the night last week.

More than 40 ‘Enough is enough’ demos had been planned this evening, from Paisley to Dover, but it seems the huge crowds of anti-fascists coming out in support of Asian, Muslim and immigrant communities have kept rioters at bay.

Chants of ‘whose streets, our streets’, ‘free, free Palestine’, and ‘refugees are welcome here’ easily drowned out the few far-right agitators who turned up as planned this evening.

However it’s clear not every demo and counter-protest has remained calm this evening.

Three people have been arrested in Northampton, with eight arrests in Croydon.

The Metropolitan Police said about 50 people gathered in North End Road, Croydon, and had ‘made clear their intention is to cause disruption and fuel disorder’.

The force said people had dragged and thrown objects down the road, and thrown bottles at officers – with eight people being arrested for ‘assaulting emergency workers, possession of offensive weapons and other offences’.

A police statement added: “This is not linked to protest, this appears to be pure anti-social behaviour.”

August 7, 2024 9:06 pmNo sense of irony among rioters filming themselves attacking facial recognition camera
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This mob of far-right rioters really put the ‘mindless’ into ‘mindless thuggery’.

The clip posted to social media shows a huge crowd of agitators forcing a police facial van used for facial recognition to leave the area of a so-called protest in Rotherham at the weekend.

But at no point did it seem to occur to them they were doing the police’s job for them by filming each other as they went about it.

One man even appears to have his workplace printed on his back for all to see – and no doubt track down.

No sense of irony among rioters filming themselves attacking facial recognition camera August 7, 2024 8:55 pmFinchley protesters move through residential streets Brooke Davies

The protest in Finchley is now mobile, moving north after remaining near the immigration center where it was so far right protesters would appear tonight.

There were two brief skirmishes in the crowd earlier, which saw a protester with the England flag wrapped on his shoulders asked to move away from the crowd, who had repeatedly jeered at him.

Police are accompanying the march and Finchley, which is also being followed by a helicopter above, Metro’s Sarah Hooper reports.

It’s moving through residential neighborhoods and passing families on their evening walks.

Multiple territorial support vans filled with more police officers appear to be driving further up the parade route to better assist the March.

August 7, 2024 8:36 pmRIOT POLICE ON STANDBY FOR ‘FORESEEABLE FUTURE’ Brooke Davies

Riot police are expected to stay on standby for the ‘foreseeable future’ including through the weekend ‘and beyond’, according to a police chief.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams said officers will continue to be deployed until ‘the end of the disgusting scenes that we’re seeing across the country’.

Around 6,000 officers have been mobilised to respond to incidents of violence and disorder around the country – about 30% of the total national reserve of some 18,000 who are trained to respond to public order incidents and routinely stand ready to be called in when required.

The number deployed so far includes 3,750 who are tasked with responding to incidents in their force area, with an additional 2,000 who can provide backup or be sent to their neighbouring regions or other parts of the country.

Police sources said the numbers would rise if needed.

August 7, 2024 8:33 pmThree arrested in Northampton Brooke Davies

Northamptonshire Police said three people had been arrested for public order offences in Northampton.

They remain in custody and no members of the public or police had been injured.

The force earlier said about 150 counter-protesters had gathered at the junction of Kettering Road and Clare Road.

Police are asking people to avoid the area.

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Two tussles broke out during the protests in North Finchley tonight.

A protestor with an England flag wrapped around his shoulders became agitated after counter protesters jeered at him, Metro’s Sarah Hooper reports.

Metro was unable to see exactly what happened after that, but he was cornered by Police and told to calm down.

He then kicked off again and was escorted further away from the crowd while yelling, ‘My streets!’ In response to the protesters chanting ‘whose streets, our streets’.

Police have been becoming more hostile to protesters as they move into the street to get a better glimpse at what’s going on but the scene has calmed down a bit.

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Police officers have rushed in to separate opposing groups in Aldershot after tempers flared.

Protesters holding ‘Stand Up To Racism’ placards had been chanting ‘refugees are welcome here’.

A group across the road had been chanting back ‘stop the boats’.

Some of them walked towards the Stand Up To Racism group, stopping traffic, and angry shouting occurred.

Dozens of police officers then rushed onto the road to stop groups from getting too close to each other.

One young man, among those who moved towards the Stand Up To Racism group, was seen being spoken to by two officers.

August 7, 2024 8:03 pmCounter protestors seen wearing stab vests in London Brooke Davies

The crowd in Walthamstow has grown to what looks like at least 1,000 people, Metro’s Gergana Krasteva reports.

It is a sea of counter-protesters with some pictured wearing stab vests – and no sign of rioters.

Many people are holding signs reading ‘refugees welcome’, ‘no space for racism, end fascism’ and ‘strength in diversity’.

There are many participants in suits after joining the demonstration on their way from work.

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Around 200 people are crowded on the corner of a busy Brentford junction in the shadow of GlaxoSmithKline HQ.

Police vans are parked outside a business centre home to an UK Immigration Help where the far-right are said to be targeting, Metro’s Danny Rigg reports at the scene.

Cars honking as people chant ‘we are black, we are white, together we are dynamite’.

One person shouts ‘fuck the EDL, free Palestine’ as they drive past.

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In just under an hour, the protest has grown from roughly 20 people to nearly 200 stretching down Finchley High Road.

All shops along the stretch have shuttered their doors for fear of escalation from far right groups, Metro’s Sarah Hooper reports.

The demonstration has remained peaceful so far, with a moment of silence held for the three girls killed in Southport and the others who are still recovering from their injuries.

A heavy police presence remains in place with other police vans driving by to monitor the situation.

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Instead, What happened last night was up to 25,000 people marching through the streets where these rallies had been planned, leaving the would-be rioters with next to no space to unless mayhem.\n \n Here's what else you should know this morning:","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-21382519","datePublished":"2024-08-07T22:48:22+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T22:48:22+01:00","articleBody":"Six people have now been arrested in Carlisle over a number of public order offences.\n \nA 41-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested over the alleged posting online of content encouraging violence against police officers and promoting public disorder, and a 40-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested in connection with the alleged posting of hate-related content online.\n \nFour more were arrested after a dispersal order was put in place in response to potential far-right disorder this evening,\n \nCumbria Police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the alleged posting of hate-related content online.\n \nAn 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis and a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.\n \nThey remain in police custody.\n \nA 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of breach of a dispersal order.","headline":"Number of people arrested in Carlisle now up to six","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-21382487","datePublished":"2024-08-07T22:26:22+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T22:47:00+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nPolice have arrested a man following social media rumours about riots in Bordesley Green in Birmingham on Monday night.\n \nThe 49-year-old man was detained by police earlier this evening.\n \nHe was arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred and possession of a firearm and remains in custody.\n \nThe arrest follows investigations into posts on various social media platforms alleged to be inciting racial hatred with an image of a man holding a firearm.\n \nHundreds of anti-racist counter-protesters marched through the city's Jewellery Quarter in response to the potential far-right activity on Monday.","headline":"Man arrested after social media posts including man holding a gun promoted rioting in Birmingham","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-21382452","datePublished":"2024-08-07T22:17:21+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T22:19:27+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nDozens of police officers in Brighton had to push through anti-racist protesters to allow a small number of far-right demonstrators to escape the crowd.\n \nPeople shouted 'shame on you' and cheered and waved as the far-right were led into a police van and driven away from the area.\n \nHuge crowds of anti-racist counter-protesters filled the city's streets this evening, with chants of 'Nazi scum off our streets' loud and proud.","headline":"Far-right agitators rescued by police from crowd of counter-protesters","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-21382430","datePublished":"2024-08-07T22:07:30+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T22:07:31+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nStand Up To Racism protesters have been escorted to Aldershot train station by dozens of police officers.\n \nFar-right demonstrators shouted at them as they followed through the town centre.\n \nOfficers blocked off the train station and there were no clashes between the groups.","headline":"","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-21382260","datePublished":"2024-08-07T21:32:36+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T21:34:51+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nSeveral counter-protests nationwide have started to wind down as the far-right threat of further rioting and disruption has failed to materialise.\n \nAnti-racist protests in Sheffield, Liverpool, Brentford, and Finchley and Walthamstow in London have all started to disperse - a clear contrast to the far-right rioting and disorder running well into the night last week.\n \nMore than 40 'Enough is enough' demos had been planned this evening, from Paisley to Dover, but it seems the huge crowds of anti-fascists coming out in support of Asian, Muslim and immigrant communities have kept rioters at bay.\n \nChants of 'whose streets, our streets', 'free, free Palestine', and 'refugees are welcome here' easily drowned out the few far-right agitators who turned up as planned this evening.\n \nHowever it's clear not every demo and counter-protest has remained calm this evening.\n \nThree people have been arrested in Northampton, with eight arrests in Croydon.\n \nThe Metropolitan Police said about 50 people gathered in North End Road, Croydon, and had 'made clear their intention is to cause disruption and fuel disorder'.\n \nThe force said people had dragged and thrown objects down the road, and thrown bottles at officers - with eight people being arrested for 'assaulting emergency workers, possession of offensive weapons and other offences'.\n \nA police statement added: \"This is not linked to protest, this appears to be pure anti-social behaviour.\"","headline":"Counter-protests nationwide winding down as far-right threat fails to materialise","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-21382082","datePublished":"2024-08-07T21:06:03+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-08T06:36:52+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThis mob of far-right rioters\u00a0really put the \u2018mindless\u2019\u00a0into \u2018mindless thuggery\u2019.\n \nThe clip posted to social media shows a huge crowd of agitators forcing a police facial van used for facial recognition to leave the area of a so-called protest in Rotherham at the weekend.\n \nBut at no point did it seem to occur to them they were doing the police\u2019s job for them by filming each other as they went about it.\n \nOne man even appears to have his workplace printed on his back for all to see \u2013 and no doubt track down.\n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/07\/no-irony-among-rioters-filming-attacking-facial-recognition-van-21380965","headline":"No sense of irony among rioters filming themselves attacking facial recognition camera
","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-21382031","datePublished":"2024-08-07T20:55:30+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T21:22:50+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe protest in Finchley is now mobile, moving north after remaining near the immigration center where it was so far right protesters would appear tonight.\n \nThere were two brief skirmishes in the crowd earlier, which saw a protester with the England flag wrapped on his shoulders asked to move away from the crowd, who had repeatedly jeered at him.\n \nPolice are accompanying the march and Finchley, which is also being followed by a helicopter above, Metro's Sarah Hooper reports.\n \nIt\u2019s moving through residential neighborhoods and passing families on their evening walks.\n \nMultiple territorial support vans filled with more police officers appear to be driving further up the parade route to better assist the March.","headline":"Finchley protesters move through residential streets","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-21381941","datePublished":"2024-08-07T20:36:42+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T20:36:42+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nRiot police are expected to stay on standby for the 'foreseeable future' including through the weekend 'and beyond', according to a police chief.\n \nAssistant Chief Constable Mark Williams said officers will continue to be deployed until 'the end of the disgusting scenes that we're seeing across the country'.\n \nAround 6,000 officers have been mobilised to respond to incidents of violence and disorder around the country - about 30% of the total national reserve of some 18,000 who are trained to respond to public order incidents and routinely stand ready to be called in when required.\n \nThe number deployed so far includes 3,750 who are tasked with responding to incidents in their force area, with an additional 2,000 who can provide backup or be sent to their neighbouring regions or other parts of the country.\n \nPolice sources said the numbers would rise if needed.","headline":"RIOT POLICE ON STANDBY FOR 'FORESEEABLE FUTURE'","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-21381921","datePublished":"2024-08-07T20:33:55+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T20:33:55+01:00","articleBody":"Northamptonshire Police said three people had been arrested for public order offences in Northampton.\n \nThey remain in custody and no members of the public or police had been injured.\n \nThe force earlier said about 150 counter-protesters had gathered at the junction of Kettering Road and Clare Road. \n \nPolice are asking people to avoid the area.","headline":"Three arrested in Northampton","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-21381909","datePublished":"2024-08-07T20:31:25+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T20:48:47+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nTwo tussles broke out during the protests in North Finchley tonight.\n \nA protestor with an England flag wrapped around his shoulders became agitated after counter protesters jeered at him, Metro's Sarah Hooper reports. \n \nMetro was unable to see exactly what happened after that, but he was cornered by Police and told to calm down.\n \nHe then kicked off again and was escorted further away from the crowd while yelling, 'My streets!' In response to the protesters chanting 'whose streets, our streets'.\n \nPolice have been becoming more hostile to protesters as they move into the street to get a better glimpse at what\u2019s going on but the scene has calmed down a bit.","headline":"Tensions continue to rise in Finchley","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-21381776","datePublished":"2024-08-07T20:10:46+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T20:10:46+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"WATCH: Counter-protestors in Liverpool chant support for refugees","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-21381772","datePublished":"2024-08-07T20:08:13+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T20:08:13+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nPolice officers have rushed in to separate opposing groups in Aldershot after tempers flared.\n \nProtesters holding 'Stand Up To Racism' placards had been chanting 'refugees are welcome here'.\n \nA group across the road had been chanting back 'stop the boats'.\n \nSome of them walked towards the Stand Up To Racism group, stopping traffic, and angry shouting occurred.\n \nDozens of police officers then rushed onto the road to stop groups from getting too close to each other.\n \nOne young man, among those who moved towards the Stand Up To Racism group, was seen being spoken to by two officers.","headline":"Tempers flare in Aldershot as rival protest groups clash","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-21381749","datePublished":"2024-08-07T20:03:04+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T20:03:04+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe crowd in Walthamstow has grown to what looks like at least 1,000 people, Metro's Gergana Krasteva reports.\n \nIt is a sea of counter-protesters with some pictured wearing stab vests - and no sign of rioters.\n \nMany people are holding signs reading \u2018refugees welcome\u2019, \u2018no space for racism, end fascism\u2019 and \u2018strength in diversity\u2019.\n \nThere are many participants in suits after joining the demonstration on their way from work.","headline":"Counter protestors seen wearing stab vests in London","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-21381731","datePublished":"2024-08-07T19:58:18+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T19:58:18+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"WATCH: Man who tackled Southport suspect condemns far-right rioters","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-21381701","datePublished":"2024-08-07T19:50:16+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T19:50:16+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nAround 200 people are crowded on the corner of a busy Brentford junction in the shadow of GlaxoSmithKline HQ.\n \nPolice vans are parked outside a business centre home to an UK Immigration Help where the far-right are said to be targeting, Metro's Danny Rigg reports at the scene.\n \nCars honking as people chant 'we are black, we are white, together we are dynamite'.\n \nOne person shouts 'fuck the EDL, free Palestine' as they drive past.","headline":"More counter-protestors arrive in Brentford over fears of far-right disorder","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-21381646","datePublished":"2024-08-07T19:41:38+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T19:41:39+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"WATCH: Moment punters hug Muslims during silent counter-protest","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-21381634","datePublished":"2024-08-07T19:38:03+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T19:38:04+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","headline":"In pictures: Counter-protestors gather in Newcastle, London and Birmingham","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-21381543","datePublished":"2024-08-07T19:19:06+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T19:19:07+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nIn just under an hour, the protest has grown from roughly 20 people to nearly 200 stretching down Finchley High Road.\n \nAll shops along the stretch have shuttered their doors for fear of escalation from far right groups, Metro's Sarah Hooper reports. \n \nThe demonstration has remained peaceful so far, with a moment of silence held for the three girls killed in Southport and the others who are still recovering from their injuries.\n \nA heavy police presence remains in place with other police vans driving by to monitor the situation.","headline":"Number of protesters jumps from 20 to 200 in less than an hour in Finchley","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-21381497","datePublished":"2024-08-07T19:11:08+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T19:11:08+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nTensions are continuing to rise in Walthamstow as counter-protestors briefly push towards police line. \n \nSeveral hundred people from the counter-protest rushed toward the front, Metro's Gergana Krasteva reports at the scene. \n \nFor about half a minute, there was a commotion and people began chanting \u2018Free free Palestine\u2019 with some waving Palestinian flags.\n \nPeople at the front said nothing had actually happen and the crowd dispersed after a few minutes after one man yelled: \u2018Everyone get back in positions!\u2019","headline":"Tensions continue to rise in Walthamstow","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-21381457","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:56:50+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:56:50+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"WATCH: Counter protestors accuse former Home Secretary of using language 'reminiscent of Nazi Germany'","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-21381432","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:50:16+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:53:06+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nIt is a tense atmosphere in Walthamstow, where police have announced a section 35 for the next 48 hours.\n \nFurther unrest is expected outside the Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau, Metro's Gergana Krasteva reports.\n \nMultiple bus routes to the area are terminating earlier, so people are making their way on foot.\n \nHoe Street, where the bureau is located, is lined up with people, many carrying anti-racism placards.\n \nThere is a huge police presence at the scene where a few hundred people have already gathered.\n \nAt least three riot police vans are parked and officers are patrolling.\n \nHundreds of counter-demonstrators have gathered in Walthamstow ahead of a planned protest.\n \nGroups were chanting 'whose streets? our streets!' and 'free Palestine'.\n \nNearby, one person wearing a skull balaclava has been stopped and is being searched by police.","headline":"'Tense' atmosphere at Walthamstow with further unrest expected","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-21381425","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:46:42+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:52:24+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA huge crowd of protesters have poured into the street, alongside an extremely heavy police presence outside the Ayslum Link centre in Liverpool.\n \nAt least eight police vehicles can be seen in the area surrounding the St Anne's church, which has had its windows sheltered and it's gates barricaded this evening, Metro's Tom Sanders reports. \n \nLast Friday's defence of the Abdullah Quilliam Society Mosque saw around 300 people in attendance.\n \nOfficers roam the streets, perched on both sides of the road, and a deployment of horses can be seen stashed around the back.","headline":"'Extremely heavy police presence' in Liverpool as city prepares for potential far-right 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-21381410","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:43:08+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:43:08+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nCole\u00a0Stewart, 18, who was seen 'celebrating' after throwing an object which hit a police officer during riots in Darlington, Co Durham, also pleaded guilty to violent disorder at the same court.\n \nHeather Blair, prosecuting, said an officer 'felt a sharp blow to his wrist' from an object believed to be thrown by\u00a0Stewart, who was then seen 'celebrating with his arms in the air'.","headline":"Teenager pleads guilty to violent disorder after he 'celebrated' throwing objects at police","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-21381392","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:35:57+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:35:57+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nAt least 41 places have been listed as possible areas for disorder tonight. \n \nMore than 100 events are said to be planned and 30 potential counter protests are set to unfold tonight.\n \nMore than 1,300 specialist public order officers can be deployed across the capital to respond to unrest on Wednesday.","headline":"Map of the rumoured areas which will see violence tonight","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-21381341","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:20:26+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:20:26+01:00","articleBody":"A 17-year-old-boy from Walton has become the 16th person to be charged over disorder in Southport and Liverpool, Merseyside Police said.\n \nThe teenager, who cannot be named, has been charged with violent disorder and burglary in the city centre on Saturday.\n \nHe has been remanded and will appear at Merseyside Youth Court on Thursday morning.","headline":"Boy, 17, charged over disorder in Southport and Liverpool","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-21381333","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:18:42+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:18:42+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \nA large police presence has already gathered nearly 2 hours ahead of the schedule start time for the demonstration outside of an immigration center in Finchley, Metro's Sarah Hooper reports.\n \nDirectly outside of the immigration centre, a police van and a few officers are standing guard, though the street remains quiet for now.\n \nA local resident told Metro: 'My dad came here in the 1970s and has told us how the skinheads used to spit on him and call him a p***. How have we not progressed since the 70s?\u2019","headline":"Large police presence in Finchley ahead of night of unrest","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-21381281","datePublished":"2024-08-07T18:11:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T18:11:53+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nImages of 14 people have been released by detectives investigating disorder in Merseyside.\n \nThe force issued the photos after incidents which followed the fatal stabbings of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport last week.\n \nViolence broke out in Southport on Tuesday night and then in Liverpool city centre and Walton on Saturday.\n \nOfficers were injured and damage was caused to police vehicles and buildings, including a library which was set on fire.\n \nDetective Superintendent Paul Speight said: 'It is vital that these people make themselves known as soon as possible, as we think they can assist our ongoing investigations.\n \n'The communities of Southport and beyond were disgusted by the violence and damage caused last week and at the weekend.\n \n'We are still working our way through information, images and footage as it comes in and we'll continue to take action to arrest, charge and put before the courts anyone identified.'","headline":"IMAGES OF 14 PEOPLE RELEASED BY POLICE INVESTIGATING VIOLENT DISORDER","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-21381155","datePublished":"2024-08-07T17:52:07+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T17:52:07+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \nAngela Rayner has condemned the violent of actions of rioters as she visits a hotel housing migrants. \n \nThrowing missiles and attacking hotels is 'not the way we do politics' in the United Kingdom, the Deputy Prime Minister has said.\n \nSpeaking inside the Holiday Inn Express at Manvers, near Rotherham, which violent protesters stormed on Sunday, Angela\u00a0Rayner\u00a0said: 'Coming on the streets throwing missiles at the police, attacking police, attacking hotels like this one here today is not a legitimate grievance.\n \n'It's not the way we do politics in this country and nobody should be condoning that.\n \n'This is thuggery, this is violence, someone could've got seriously injured over the last couple of days and it's no excuse for that, and people should stay away from it.'","headline":"Angela Rayner condemns actions of rioters after migrant hotel attacked","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-21381111","datePublished":"2024-08-07T17:46:20+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T17:46:20+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"People who stir up disorder online 'will not escape prosecution'","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-21381070","datePublished":"2024-08-07T17:37:39+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T17:37:39+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA 'target list' circulated by far-right rioters ahead of tonight's potentially violent disorders includes the home of an 88-year-old grandmother.\n \nDetails of 39 locations including immigrations centres and asylum hotels have been shared online as target locations for riots tonight. \n \nOne woman named Tammy took to social media to plead one address in Nottingham in not an immigration centre - but her grandmother's home address. \n \nShe wrote: 'The far right fascist groups are now targeting immigration services across the UK.\n \n'They have published my nana's address as their\u00a0Nottingham\u00a0target on Wednesday.'\n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/07\/far-right-target-list-includes-home-88-year-old-gran-a-collapsed-lung-21380869","headline":"Far-right 'target list' includes home of 88-year-old gran with a collapsed lung","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-21381034","datePublished":"2024-08-07T17:30:02+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T17:30:03+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","headline":"Businesses begin bordering up ahead of night of unrest","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-21380764","datePublished":"2024-08-07T16:57:47+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T16:57:47+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nDaniel\u00a0McGuire, 45, pleaded guilty after 'spitting on officers and shields' despite being told to stop has pleaded guilty to a public order offence.\n \nHe appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court charged with violent disorder for involvement in the protest on Royal Parade on Monday, August 5.\n \nMcGuire, seen still wearing his pink shirt in court, was described as 'clearly intoxicated' by prosecutor Gareth Warden.\n \nDistrict Judge Joanna Matson remanded\u00a0McGuire\u00a0into custody ahead of his sentencing hearing at Plymouth Crown Court on Thursday.\n \nShe told him: 'You have accepted your role in a very significant disorder and violence that took place in Plymouth city centre on Monday night. This was violent thuggery, it will not be tolerated in our society. You will be subjected to the full force of the law.'\n \n","headline":"Rioter nicknamed 'pink shirt guy' pleads guilty to his role in riots","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-21380463","datePublished":"2024-08-07T16:34:30+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T16:34:32+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Stephen Parkinson has said one case of alleged terrorism is 'actively under consideration' following widespread disorder across the country.\n \nAsked whether anyone had been charged with terrorism offences or were under consideration for being charged, the DPP told the PA news agency: 'No one's been charged with a terrorism offence yet.\n \n'I'm aware of one case which is actively under consideration.\n \n'We're working very closely with counter terrorism police, so I know there are a number of inquiries that are potentially underway - that includes scouring the internet and social media, looking out for the potential for terrorism offences to be committed.'","headline":"One case of alleged terrorism is \"'actively under consideration'","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-21380415","datePublished":"2024-08-07T16:27:04+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T16:27:05+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA carer who was working a 12 hour shift at an elderly people's home arrived back home to see his car had been burning. \n \nBrendan, who was working an overnight shift in Middlesborough on Sunday, found his car completely burnt out following an evening of riots in the city. \n \nHe had spent 12 months saving up for the car, a GoFundMe says. \n \nSome \u00a339,000 has since been raised to help buy Brendan a new car. \n \nThe fundraiser's organiser Clare wrote: 'Brendan has worked so hard for this to be taken away overnight by \u201cpeaceful protests\u201d. \n \n'As well as our other staff that made the brave decision to walk to work last night as no taxi\u2019s were running to make sure all of the elderly people in our care homes were still looked after.'","headline":"Care workers car burnt in Middlesborough riots as he worked a 12 hour shift","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-21380246","datePublished":"2024-08-07T16:01:51+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T16:01:51+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nBBC\u00a0star Greg James has\u00a0taken aim at rioters\u00a0who have torn through the streets of major towns and cities across the country over the past week.\n \nDozens of demonstrations have been taking place\u00a0following the killing of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport last Monday.\n \nNow, BBC Radio 1 presenter James has hit out at\u00a0those targeting innocent people\u00a0and business owners.\n \nPosting a comment on\u00a0Instagram, he simply wrote: \u2018Oh and while I\u2019m on one\u2026here\u2019s a thing that isn\u2019t talked about nearly enough\u2026\n \n\u2018Racists are so f***ing ugly aren\u2019t they. They really have got the faces they deserve. Absolute mingers.\u2019\n \n\nhttps:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/07\/bbc-star-slams-racist-rioters-f-ing-ugly-absolute-mingers-21378067","headline":"BBC star slams racist rioters as \u2018f***ing ugly\u2019 and \u2018absolute mingers\u2019","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-21380173","datePublished":"2024-08-07T15:53:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T15:53:53+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nMore than 1,300 specialist public order officers can be deployed across the capital to respond to unrest on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said.\n \nDeputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: 'We have more than 1,300 public order officers ready to deploy across London today in addition to thousands already working in our communities.\n \n'We will not tolerate any disorder and will make arrests.\n \n'We are also using a range of specialist teams including mounted units, dog handlers, intelligence experts and evidence gatherers.\n \n'We will be using retrospective facial recognition to help officers identify those behind criminal disorder. This technology can be used even when offenders are wearing masks.'","headline":"More than 1,300 officers deployed across London tonight","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-21379697","datePublished":"2024-08-07T15:15:16+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T15:15:16+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n'It is 2023 and I am a British citizen. I can't quite comprehend that I have been physically assaulted in my own country.'\n \nSunita Thind has written about her experience being attacked this week and being called a 'p*ki' - whilst being a British citizen. \n \n'Immediately after being hit, I staggered for a minute before clinging to a lamp post for balance, for comfort, as my temples throbbed like they had been smashed in. I felt physically sick and threw up in my mouth then started to cry, hiding my face.'\n \nRead more here.","headline":"Woman shares details of racist attack this 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-21379610","datePublished":"2024-08-07T15:06:15+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T15:06:16+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nMatthew Wilson, 32, of Parrock Street, Rossendale, Lancashire, has plead not guilty to racially aggravated assaults and public orders offences.\n \nBut he caused a scene in court, The Bolton News reported, after punching the glass separating the area from the main court and shouting 'fat c***', while raising his middle finger in the air. \n \nHe was ordered to return for a contempt of court hearing, at which he was asked to apologise to the court or spend seven days in custody.\n \nWilson replied: 'Yeah, go on then.' Judge Hamilton said this statement wouldn't suffice.\n \nWilson added: 'I'm sorry for punching the glass, I just wish you would have seen the CCTV footage shown to me in the police station. I've done nothing... 35 days, I've got a home I need to maintain.'\n \nWilson was sent back to the cells.","headline":"Man charged with racially aggravated assault 'punched glass' in court and shouted 'fat c***'","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-21379551","datePublished":"2024-08-07T14:59:46+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T14:59:46+01:00","articleBody":"Superintendent Charlene Pavitt of the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement ahead of expected unrest in Lewisham.\n \nShe said: 'We are committed to keeping residents safe and preventing disorder... \n \n'Our message to all of those seeking to cause violence and divide our communities is clear - your actions are completely unacceptable and anyone taking part will face the full force of the law.'\n \nRead the full statement below. \n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/MPSLewisham\/status\/1821180448250200556","headline":"Lewisham to see heavier police presence in coming days","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-21379349","datePublished":"2024-08-07T14:33:09+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T14:33:17+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nIn a statement issued online, Greater Manchester Police have asked communities to go about your 'everyday life'.\n \nThey added: 'We understand the uncertainty and worry that people are feeling about current tension, much of which is being fuelled by the widespread sharing of misinformation online which is sometimes being created with the purpose of creating fear and inciting intolerable hate.\n \n'Our advice to communities is to remain calm and to try to go about your everyday life. People living safely and peacefully, do not deserve to be frightened: we are here to protect you, and we will use all resources and capabilities to do so.'","headline":"Manchester Police urge calm","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-21379324","datePublished":"2024-08-07T14:30:23+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T14:30:24+01:00","articleBody":"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Keir_Starmer\/status\/1821174194693914722","headline":"Keir Starmer says those who provoke disorder will 'face the full force of the law'","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-21379075","datePublished":"2024-08-07T14:00:03+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T14:00:03+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe head of the Association of Convenience Stores has told Sky News he urges retailers to be cautious tonight.\n \nJames Lehman said: 'Of the 70% of convenience stores owned by independent retailers, just under half of them identify themselves as Asian or British Asian.\n \n'For those people in particular, the undercurrent of racism that they probably have to live with throughout their lives, this really brings that surface in terms of the level of threat.\n \n'People are more important than property, and making sure you air on the side of caution to make sure that people working in the business, and indeed customers you might come into the store, are safe and not caught up in any of these incidents, is important.'","headline":"Convenience stores told to remain vigilant tonight","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-21379010","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:54:50+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:54:51+01:00","articleBody":"Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said he plans to send more officers to 'planned gatherings' in the north of England, which is expected to see further violence tonight.","headline":"The Met is sending more officers to the north of England","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-21379000","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:53:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:53:53+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nJake Turton, 38, who is accused of driving a Ford Ranger pick-up truck to the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, has been refused bail at Sheffield Magistrates Court. \n \nDistrict Judge James Gould heard how the whole alleged incident was caught on video by a police helicopter.\n \nOn Wednesday, Turton denied violent disorder, taking a vehicle without consent and having no insurance. \n \nHe was remanded in custody by Judge Gould to appear at\u00a0Sheffield\u00a0Crown Court on August 20.\n \nAs he left the dock, one of his supporters in court shouted 'keep it up' to which Turton replied 'See you in a bit, lads', with a thumbs-up signs.","headline":"Man accused of driving truck into Holiday Inn Express gives thumbs up to 'supporters'","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-21378965","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:47:13+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:47:14+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nJust Stop Oil has announced it will 'pause' its actions amid far-right riots in the UK. \n \nA spokesperson said: 'Our primary focus as a community is to resist fascism, and so supporters of Just Stop Oil will be joining peaceful counter-demonstrations and will be taking part in local clean-up operations in the days ahead.'\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/JustStop_Oil\/status\/1821140024689041766","headline":"Just Stop Oil to 'pause actions' amid unrest","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-21378911","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:39:14+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:39:14+01:00","articleBody":"Sky staff have been told to go home early for fear that riots will unfold nearby their campus in Brentford, London.\n \nDeadline reported that employees were told to 'prioritise' their safety.","headline":"Sky tells staff to go home as riots allegedly set to take place near its London campus","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-21378822","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:30:56+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:30:56+01:00","articleBody":"Local businesses in North Finchley, London, have begun shuttering their doors ahead of a planned protest this evening. \n \nPolice were seen arriving hours early to patrol the area prior to this evening's activities. \n \n\n \n","headline":"Officers begin patrolling North Finchley","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-21378807","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:28:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:28:53+01:00","articleBody":"Following several days of violent scenes across the country with rumours of protests being planned across Kent, police have said they are ready to respond to any unrest. \n \nKent Police said: 'The force is continuing to monitor all available information and has sufficient resources in place to respond whilst continuing with the daily business of keeping people safe and preventing and detecting crime.\n \n'This week officers are also engaging with communities to provide ongoing reassurance and increased visibility.'","headline":"Kent Police are 'ready to respond' to potential protests","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-21378565","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:09:44+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:09:44+01:00","articleBody":"Police are understood to be preparing to respond to more than 100 planned protests and potentially around 30 more counter protests on Wednesday, with gatherings anticipated in 41 of the 43 police force areas in England and Wales.\n \nA police source said: \u201cToday is probably going to be the busiest day of the week, into the evening.\n \n\u201cTonight, we think it\u2019s looking like a credible picture. We are preparing for activity across 41 forces.\u201d\n \nResources are being shared around the country as forces respond to intelligence, with the Metropolitan Police understood to be sending some officers to Manchester while others in the south east are also travelling to support colleagues in north east and north west forces.\n \nAccording to police sources, immigration centres and lawyers\u2019 offices are anticipated to be the main focus for the gatherings but officers could also be deployed to hotels housing asylum seekers if intelligence establishes they face credible threats.","headline":"Tonight to be 'busiest' for police","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-21378501","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:04:44+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:04:44+01:00","articleBody":"Sky News has said more than 2,000 riot police will be deployed tonight as the UK braces for more unrest.\n \nMost of the riots and protests will take place in the northeast and northwest of the country, police sources have said.","headline":"Thousands of riot police will be deployed tonight","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-21378461","datePublished":"2024-08-07T13:01:10+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T13:01:10+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nOn Thursday, Daniel McGuire, aged 45, of Crescent Avenue, Plymouth, Michael Williams, aged 51, of Blacklands Close, Sparkwell, and Lucas Ormond Skeaping, aged 29, of Warran Lane, Tavistock, will be sentenced.\n \nA 17-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, is set to appear in Plymouth Court on September 5.","headline":"Four plead guilty to violent disorder in Plymouth on Monday evening","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-21378313","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:50:02+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T16:42:37+01:00","articleBody":"Police have told Sky News that more than 100 rallies and over 30 counter riots are planned for tonight.\n \n41 out of 43 police forces are expecting to respond to events.","headline":"Police are aware of 100 planned riots tonight","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-21378168","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:33:41+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T12:33:41+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"First sentences just the 'tip of the iceberg', CPS says","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-21378165","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:33:13+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T12:33:13+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThree men have been charged with racially aggravated assaults and public order offences following protests at the weekend in Manchester.\n \nAlex Fraser, 21, of Oldham Road, Manchester, has been charged with racially aggravated assaults and public orders offences and been remanded into custody ahead of his court appearance. \n \nMatthew Wilson, 32, of Parrock Street, Rossendale, Lancashire, has been charged with racially aggravated assaults and public orders offences, and has also been placed in custody.\n \nAaron Johnson, 33, of Criterion Street, North Reddish, Stockport, has been charged with distributing, showing or playing a recording, with intent to stir up racial hatred, and been put in custody.","headline":"Three men charged in relation to unrest in Manchester","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-21378097","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:28:12+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T12:28:12+01:00","articleBody":"Paloma Faith and Kate Nash are two of the high profile celebrities who have taken a stance against the far-right riots across England.\n \nThey join other athletes, politicians and singers who have signed an open letter from the anti-fascist group, Stand Up To Racism.\n \nFounder of The Specials, Billy Bragg, along with Jerry Dammer,\u00a0Eliza Rose, Frank Turner and others have signed the letter.","headline":"Celebrities speak out against 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-21378042","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:19:35+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T12:19:35+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n","headline":"Finchley prepares for potential 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-21377996","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:14:31+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T12:14:31+01:00","articleBody":"Declan\u00a0Geiran, 29, of Kelso Road, Liverpool, has been sentenced at LiverpoolCrown Court to 30 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to violent disorder in Liverpool on August 3 and sending a malicious communication last year.\n \nLiam\u00a0Riley, 40, of Walton Road, Liverpool, has been sentenced at LiverpoolCrown Court to 20 months in prison after he admitted violent disorder andracially aggravated behaviour in Liverpool on August 3.\n \nThey are the second and third rioters to be sentenced for unrest after the murders in Southport.","headline":"Two other men jailed for 20 and 30 months for disorder 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-21377938","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:10:08+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T12:10:09+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nChief Constable Serena Kennedy of Merseyside Police said in a statement read to court that the aggression she witnessed was 'unprecedented'.\n \nHer statement read: 'Some officers have been waking up in the night with panic attacks, others describing the fear they felt that they may not return home to their families.\n \n'Due to some social media posts and hate crimes in the last week, some officers and staff fear for their safety.'","headline":"Aggression witnessed by police in Liverpool was 'unprecedented', constable says","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-21377860","datePublished":"2024-08-07T12:02:44+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T12:41:15+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA rioter who took part in violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker has been jailed for three years.\n \nDerek Drummond, 58, took part in the riots in Southport last week.\n \nHe has 14 previous convictions for 19 offences ranging from 1988 to the mid-2000s.","headline":"Rioter jailed for three years","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-21377767","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:55:54+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:55:55+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \n","headline":"Bristol boards up in preparation for unrest","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-21377736","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:53:33+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:53:34+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nA man who engaged in 'racially aggravated violent disorder' in Liverpool blamed Muslims for the tragedy in Southport, court has heard, despite accused killer Axel Rudakubana not being a Muslim immigrant. \n \nIn Liverpool Crown Court, a judge heard how Liam Riley had been waving his arms and shouting when he was grabbed by police officer Sgt David Peat. \n \nPeat said: 'He was taken to his feet and moved away. Officers noted he was clearly drunk, called an officer a traitor and a \u2018Muslim-lover\u2019.\n \n'On the journey to Wirral custody suite he... made negative comments about immigrants and Muslims and said both were to blame for tragedy in Southport.\n \n'A poster saying 'this is our city' was recovered from him. When asked about immigration, he said he did not like illegals coming over.'","headline":"Man said 'Muslims were to blame' for Southport murders during Liverpool riots, court hears","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-21377668","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:48:56+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:48:56+01:00","articleBody":"29-year-old Declan Geiran, who was involved in disorder and arson in Liverpool on Saturday, 'casually looked on' after setting it ablaze, prosecutor Chris Taylor said.\n \nMr Taylor added: 'A large group were seen on the plaza, many wore face coverings and one had a union jack.\n \n'Footage on Tiktok shows him setting the seatbelt of a van on fire. Citywatch footage [a CCTV camera] showed him sitting causally on the fountain outside the Walker Gallery and filming the scene on his phone, before walking away.'","headline":"Man 'casually looked on' after lighting police van on fire","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-21377646","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:47:05+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:47:05+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nSir Mark Rowley has said 'keyboard warriors' are not safe from the law if they incite violence.\n \nIt comes after Elon Musk commented on the riots in the UK after seeing video of a man being arrested for his Facebook comments, writing: 'Is this Britain or the Soviet Union?' \n \nSir Mark said: 'Being a keyboard warrior does not make you safe from the law. You can be guilty of offences of incitement, of stirring up racial hatred. There are numerous terrorist offences regarding the publishing of material.\n \n'All of those offences are in play if people are provoking hatred and violence on the streets, and we\u2019ll come after those individuals, just as we will physically confront on the streets the thugs and the yobs who are causing the problems for communities.'","headline":"'Keyboard warriors' not safe from the law, Met Police commissioner warns","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-21377542","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:39:21+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:39:21+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nMetropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark\u00a0Rowley\u00a0has rejected accusations of two-tier policing as 'complete nonsense' and criticised those voicing the claims for putting officers at risk.\n \nResponding to claims that far-right riots have been dealt with more harshly than other recent unrest, he told broadcasters: 'It's complete nonsense. We have commentators from either end of the political spectrum who like to throw accusations of bias at the police because we stand in the middle, we operate independently under the law without fear or favour.\n \n'And if you've got crazy views over there, you don't like it, and if you've got crazy views over there, you don't like it. We will continue to do that.\n \n'The serious voices who echo those are of more concern to me, because the risk is they legitimise it, and they legitimise the violence that the officers I'm sending on mutual aid today will face on the streets. \n \n'They are putting them at risk by suggesting that any of those officers are going out with any intent other than to operate without fear or favour in protecting communities.'\n \nSir Mark declined to name individuals when asked about X owner Elon Musk's intervention.","headline":"Sir Mark Rowley calls accusations of two-tier policing 'complete nonsense'","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-21377533","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:38:26+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:38:26+01:00","articleBody":"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/08\/06\/136-000-raised-library-torched-liverpool-riot-21372586","headline":"Nigella Lawson and writers Matt Haig, Lee Hall and Rhianna Pratchett donate to library burnt in Liverpool riot","author":{"name":"danny-rigg"}},{"@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-21377431","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:27:37+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:27:37+01:00","articleBody":"A father accused of leading racist chants during\u00a0riots in Hartlepool has been remanded in custody by a district judge who cited the 'ongoing volatile situation' in the country.\n \nMark Crozier, 38, of Oliver Street, Middlesbrough, did not enter a plea to a charge of violent disorder at Teesside Magistrates Court.\n \nHeather Blair, prosecuting, said Crozier was allegedly seen during the disorder on July 31 leading chants of 'Tommy Robinson,' 'we're taking our country back' and 'dirty f****** Muslims'.\n \nHe is also accused of throwing a can at police officers.\n \nCrozier, who has a four-year-old daughter, was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on August 28.\n \nPeople in the public gallery called 'keep your chin up' as he was led away from the dock.","headline":"Father who 'lead racist chants' during Hartlepool riots remanded in custody","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-21377293","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:12:37+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:15:04+01:00","articleBody":"A list of 39 addresses - mainly immigration advisors and refugee charities - have been circulated online ahead of disorder planned for today.\n \nSome of them are residential houses where sole traders have registered their business. One is home to 'an elderly person with vulnerabilities'.\n \nThe last week has seen riots targeting mosques, a refugee family's home, hotels housing asylum seekers, and now charities and lawyers.\n \nPeople living in a Holiday Inn in Rotherham were left fearing for their lives after rioters smashed windows, ran through corridors and tried to burn it down on Sunday.\n \n'We utterly condemn the recent public disorder targeting asylum seekers, immigration lawyers, our staff and buildings', a Home Office spokesperson told Metro.\n \n'The violent attacks we have seen at hotels include attempted arson, deliberate blocking of fire escapes, bricks to windows and verbal and physical abuse intended to intimidate our staff and those in our care.\n \n'Anyone taking part in this criminal activity, online or on our streets, will face the full force of the law.'\n \nThe Home Office has announced emergency security for mosques in the wake of recent violence.\n \nMetro asked whether this would be extended to asylum seeker hotels, refugee charities and immigration lawyers.\n \nThe Home Office said it has increased engagement with police and service providers, with a 'critical incident process' triggered by the disorder.","headline":"Home Office condemns targeting of asylum seekers and immigration lawyers as 39 'protests' planned for today","author":{"name":"danny-rigg"}},{"@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-21377217","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:07:18+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:07:18+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nInquests into the deaths of Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were opened and adjourned today at Bootle Town Hall in the seaside town, each lasting just 10 minutes.\n \nSenior coroner Julie Goulding said: \u2018It is impossible to adequately articulate the devastating, lifelong effects the truly tragic events of Monday, July 29 2024 have had, and will continue to have, on the parents, families and friends of Elsie, Bebe and Alice, who cruelly lost their young lives in such horrific circumstances.\n \n\u2018The three young children were full of life and energy and will be missed beyond any description my woefully inadequate words may attempt to describe.\n \n\u2018I therefore offer my deepest condolences to Elsie\u2019s, Bebe\u2019s and Alice\u2019s parents, families and friends, and those heartfelt condolences of all of my staff here at the coroner\u2019s court.\u2019\n \nGoulding confirmed that the inquests were suspended to allow criminal proceedings to take place.","headline":"Southport stabbing victims will be 'missed beyond any description', coroner says","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-21377198","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:05:16+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:05:16+01:00","articleBody":"Assistant Chief Constable of Essex Police, Andy Mariner, said: 'If you\u2019re planning on coming here intent on disorder, we will be waiting for you, and you will be arrested.\n \n'There is information going around on the internet highlighting specific locations around the country and some of those details of locations are just plain false, including here in Essex.'","headline":"Essex Police will be waiting for demonstrators at list of locations, chief says","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-21377171","datePublished":"2024-08-07T11:02:45+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:02:45+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nAn investigation from Bloomberg has found that foreign-backed actors are using bot accounts to share anti-immigration narratives during the UK riots. \n \nConversations between Russian trolls on Telegram appeared to speak about how they had infiltrated British far-right channels on the platform to organise anti-Muslim demonstrations. \n \nOther Russian language channels spoke about 'deliberately' stirring far-right channels to anger members.","headline":"Foreign-backed actors are 'using bots to amplify anti-immigration narratives'","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-21376772","datePublished":"2024-08-07T10:30:50+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T10:30:50+01:00","articleBody":"A man has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon in Birmingham after footage appeared to show someone holding a sword.\n \nThe video appeared on TV news coverage of counter-protesters gathering in the Bordesley Green area on Monday, amid claims of a far-right march that never materialise.\n \nShehraz Sarwar, a 46-year-old from Birmingham, was arrested and charged after the incident.\n \nHe will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today.","headline":"Man charged with possessing offensive weapon after TV coverage of Birmingham counter-protest","author":{"name":"danny-rigg"}},{"@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-21376752","datePublished":"2024-08-07T10:29:24+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T10:29:27+01:00","articleBody":"Those being sentenced for partaking in rioting will have a prison spot waiting for them. \n \nSky News reported an extra 500 prison spaces are being made available as authorities warm rioters 'may not end up in a jail that is anywhere near where they live'.","headline":"Extra prison spaces being made available for 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-21376647","datePublished":"2024-08-07T10:20:22+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T10:20:23+01:00","articleBody":"\n \n\n \nBusinesses in Southend have begun boarding up their doors and windows ahead of predicted unrest tonight. \n \nFrom 8pm, far-right groups reportedly plan to protest outside of an immigration solicitor's office, according to Your Southend. They're likely to be met by counter protestors. \n \nBayo Alaba, MP for Rochford and Southend East, said: 'A story has been widely shared of a number of anti immigration demonstrations due to take place simultaneously across the country on Wednesday evening. \n \n'One of the locations mentioned is in Southend. \u201cThere is every chance that this is fake news. But as a precaution, may I urge you all, to keep your young people at home or nearby on Wednesday evening, if possible. \n \n'And warn anyone that you think may be tempted to attend, of the consequences of their actions.'","headline":"Southend boards up businesses ahead of immigration protest","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-21376520","datePublished":"2024-08-07T10:00:18+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T10:00:23+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nMP Robert Jenrick has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of not being clear on the disorder emanating from 'sectarian gangs'.\n \nHe told Times Radio this morning: 'We mustn\u2019t be squeamish or selective in how we call out violence.\n \n'I think the Prime Minister has not been as clear as he could be about the fact that, whilst the majority, the overwhelming majority of the incidents that we\u2019ve seen have emanated either from the far right or from a range of thugs and criminals who\u2019ve chosen to take part in these events, there are nonetheless a much smaller number of sectarian gangs who have been causing disruption, violence and intimidation - for example, in Birmingham.\n \n'And that is equally wrong. And it\u2019s important that we have the moral clarity that is necessary in this moment, so that violence is violence and is called out as such, whoever is responsible for it.'","headline":"'We mustn\u2019t be squeamish or selective in how we call out violence,' Tory leadership hopeful says","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-21376418","datePublished":"2024-08-07T09:47:14+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T09:47:14+01:00","articleBody":"Six people have been arrested following a number of race-related hate crimes and disorder across Belfast, ranging in age from 14 to 41. \n \nPolice are investigating a number of incidents in Northern Ireland's capital on Tuesday night, including an attack on a boy by a group of youths and an attack on a middle eastern supermarket on the Falls Road.\n \nPolice Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones described a third night of officers dealing with incidents such as assaults, criminal damage and arson in a challenging environment.\n \nFour men linked to disorder on Saturday appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday.","headline":"More arrested for race-related hate crimes 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-21376403","datePublished":"2024-08-07T09:45:53+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T09:45:53+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nSix people have been charged in connection with violent disorder after the\u00a0riots in Plymouth.\n \nThey have been charged with offences of violent disorder under Section 2 of the Public Order Act 1986 - after outbreaks of violence in the Devon city.\n \nTwo demonstrations took place on Monday with clashes involving\u00a0rioters which led to windows being smashed and police officers being injured.\n \nThe following people, arrested by Devon and Cornwall Police, have now been remanded in custody to appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court this morning. \n \nPaul Braidwood, aged 44, of Ward Place, Plymouth.\n \nDaniel McGuire, aged 45, of Crescent Avenue, Plymouth.\n \nLucas Ormond Skeaping, aged 29, of Warran Lane, Tavistock.\n \nMichael Williams, aged 51, of Blacklands Close, Sparkwell.\n \nTwo 17-year-old boys from Plymouth.","headline":"Six people charged for riots 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-21376335","datePublished":"2024-08-07T09:34:01+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T09:34:01+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nAhead of protests today, many pubs and businesses are closing up early. \n \nA pub in Walthamstow wrote: 'Sorry, we'll be closed on Wednesday due to potential protest in Walthamstow to ensure the safety of our employees and customers.'\n \nIn Doncaster, a collectables shop wrote that the possibility of anti-immigration protests in the city centre prompted them to close for the safety of staff and their windows.\n \nA Liverpool Asylum Seekers support centre was forced to close after threats of violence, posting notices outside of their building. \n \nEven GPs have been urged to close early and cancel appointments to ensure safety of staff in Birmingham.","headline":"Businesses across country begin boarding up ahead of unrest","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-21376273","datePublished":"2024-08-07T09:24:47+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:07:32+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nDozens of protests are planned for today as far-right riots continue to ripple across the UK.\n \nPolice sources have told the BBC that more than 6,000 public order officers have been mobilised to respond to riots this week.","headline":"Map shows planned protests today","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-21376124","datePublished":"2024-08-07T09:08:42+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T09:08:42+01:00","articleBody":"\n \nThe former chief inspector of the constabulary said two-tier policing in the UK 'doesn't exist'. \n \nSir thomas Winsor told LBC: 'It doesn't exist - policing is even handed. If people are committing offences, and individual cases have to be dealt with on their individual merits, then they'll be stopped, and they may be charged and prosecuted.'\n \nYesterday, Musk commented on the riots in the UK after seeing video of a man being arrested for his Facebook comments. The tech billionaire, who is vocal of his distrust of most governments, wrote: 'Is this Britain or the Soviet Union?'","headline":"Former chief inspector slams Elon Musk's 'two-tier policing' remarks","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-21376006","datePublished":"2024-08-07T08:48:14+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T08:48:15+01:00","articleBody":"Three men who admitted their role in the riots earlier this week have been fast-tracked in Liverpool's Crown Court for sentencing later today. \n \nThey include Liam Riley, 41, from Kirkdale, Derek Drummond, 58, from Southport and Declan Geiran, 29, from Liverpool.","headline":"Three rioters to be sentenced in Liverpool today","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-21375959","datePublished":"2024-08-07T08:38:59+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T08:38:59+01:00","articleBody":"Mayor Sadiq Khan has posted on X ahead of what's expected to be a massive day of protests.\n \nHe wrote: 'The disorder, racism and violence that we have seen in towns and cities across the country in the last week have been truly shocking. I\u2019m aware of reports that far-right groups are now planning to target locations in London and I want to be very clear to anyone thinking of spreading hatred and fear in our city \u2013 if you break the law, action will be taken against you. \n \n'Acts of violence and disorder on the streets of London will not be tolerated, and if you commit a crime, you will be arrested and face the full force of the law.\n \n'I am in constant touch with the Met. City Hall and the police are working closely with community leaders and local organisations to protect targeted buildings and places of worship, as well as provide reassurance for Londoners. \n \n'I know the shocking scenes have left many Muslims and minority ethnic communities scared and fearful, so I ask my fellow Londoners to check on their friends and neighbours and show them that care and compassion is what Londoners are all about.\n \n'In London, we have zero-tolerance for racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism or any form of hate and we pride ourselves on being open, diverse and welcoming of all faiths and backgrounds. It\u2019s woven deeply into the fabric of our great city and is why those who seek to divide our communities will never win.'","headline":"Mayor of London warns of far-right groups 'targeting' capital","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-21375786","datePublished":"2024-08-07T08:23:27+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T08:26:21+01:00","articleBody":"Protests escalated over the weekend in towns and cities across England and Northern Ireland, with dozens more planned for today.\n \nSo far, no anti-immigration demonstrations have popped up in Scotland. \n \nBut Scottish newspaper the Daily Record is reporting that on TikTok, an account named the Scottish Defence Group is rallying for people to attend a 'peaceful protest' in Paisley, a town about six miles west of Glasgow.\n \nThe account has organised similar events in Aberdeen, East Kilbride, Glasgow and Greenock for this weekend.\n \nA counter-protest organised by Stand Up to Racism is also in the cards, with one activist telling the outlet: 'I think people should be worried that the scenes in England may happen here.\n \n'We are not immune to the far-right influence.'","headline":"Unrest ripped through England and Northern Ireland may soon be seen in Scotland","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-21375698","datePublished":"2024-08-07T08:13:06+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T11:07:35+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"Map shows planned protests 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-21375615","datePublished":"2024-08-07T08:05:08+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T08:05:09+01:00","articleBody":"Sadiq Khan, London's first Muslim and first ethnic minority mayor, has urged people to 'check in on your Black, Brown and minority friends, family, neighbours and colleagues'.\n \n'In many parts of the country, they don\u2019t feel safe,' he said on X last night.\n \n'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.'\n \nKhan 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. \n \n'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.\n \n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorofLondon\/status\/1820904591656911162","headline":"Sadiq Khan: 'Black, Brown and minority people don't feel 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-21375534","datePublished":"2024-08-07T07:41:39+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T07:42:31+01:00","articleBody":"","headline":"Man convicted for filming and encouraging violence at Sunderland 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-21375508","datePublished":"2024-08-07T07:34:47+01:00","dateModified":"2024-08-07T07:34:47+01:00","articleBody":"A London borough where protests have been planned for this evening sought to reassure residents they will be safe.\n \nClyde 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.\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":"2024-08-07T16:07:59+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":"2024-08-07T11:07:26+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":"2024-08-07T11:07:23+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"}}],"author":{"name":"jasper-king"},"name":"Riots last night: 25,000 counter-protesters give country hope"}

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