Police are preparing for more possible riots across England – with reports at least 30 protests could be planned for Wednesday, 07 August.
Nearly 6,000 officers have been mobilised, police sources say as communities minister Jim McMahon says anyone involved in disruption will face “the full force of the law”
More people are due in court throughout the day after the first person was jailed over the clashes on Tuesday, 06 August
Notably, disorder erupted in cities across the country last week after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport – with unrest fuelled by misinformation online that the suspect was an asylum seeker
Inquests have opened into the deaths of the three girls – the coroner said they will be “missed beyond any description”
In other reports, Members of Parliament (MPs) who have high-profile constituency offices have been told to consider working from home, according to advice from the House of Commons speaker.
“Members – particularly those with prominent and easily identifiable office locations – may wish to consider their office security protocols.” Lindsay Hoyle says in an email sent to all MPs.
“We have no information to suggest that members or their offices are targets for this activity. However, we note the spontaneity and unpredictable nature of the disorder, and would therefore encourage members and their offices to exercise caution”, he said.
MPs with offices near the locations of demonstrations planned for Wednesday night have already been warned by Parliament’s security team about possible disorder.
SOURCE: BBC
