The prime minister has said those caught being involved in riots across England and Northern Ireland can expect to be rapidly processed through the courts. After chairing his second emergency co-ordination meeting with police chiefs in as many days, Sir Keir Starmer emerged to say he was now expecting “substantive sentencing” of rioters within days.
James Nelson, 18, of Bolton, is thought to be the first person to be jailed for their part in the disorder. He was convicted of causing criminal damage in the town and given a two-month prison sentence. It is understood there are at least 30 potential gatherings planned for Wednesday that police are aware of but they believe the situation is “manageable.
The unrest began last week following the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport. Violent scenes in towns and cities around the country followed – fuelled by misinformation on social media, the far-right and anti-immigration sentiment. On Wednesday, nearly 6,000 public order officers are being mobilised to respond to any disorder in the coming days, according to police sources.
The Metropolitan Police said it was “aware” of events planned in parts of London on Wednesday and would “use every power, tactic and tool available to prevent further scenes of disorder”. In Northern Ireland on Tuesday evening, a young boy was left with minor facial injuries after an attack in west Belfast which police are treating as a hate crime.
More than 400 arrests have been made so far after days of disorder in various UK towns and cities following the killing of three girls in Southport – fuelled by misinformation spread online that the suspect was an asylum seeker. Inquests are to be opened later at Bootle Town Hall, Merseyside, into the deaths of Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven. Around 100 people have already been charged in connection with the recent disturbances in parts of England and Northern Ireland.
Source: BBC
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