More than 100 arrests as disorder after Southport attack spreads

Starmer 'shocked and appalled' by Huw Edwards' charges

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “shocked and appalled” after Huw Edwards admitted to accessing indecent images of children. Edwards, previously the BBC’s highest-paid newsreader, admitted three charges of making indecent photographs after he was sent 41 illegal images by convicted paedophile Alex Williams, with seven being of the most serious type. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM announces police unit to tackle violence across UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new nationwide police initiative to tackle violent disorder following the Southport stabbings. At a press conference with police chiefs, he praised officers for their bravery. Starmer underlined the need for a mobile policing response, shared intelligence, expanded use of facial recognition technology, and preventive measures, including criminal behaviour orders, to restrict the movements of those causing unrest. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM vows action to tackle violence after Southport stabbings

Sir Keir Starmer has said “action will be taken” following “violent disorder” in parts of England in the wake of the Southport stabbings. The prime minister summoned police chiefs to Downing Street on Thursday afternoon following scenes of violent unrest in London, Hartlepool and Manchester overnight, while a demonstration in Aldershot saw a tense stand-off with riot police. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Police chiefs arrive to meet with PM in Downing Street

Police chiefs have arrived for their meeting with the Prime Minister on Thursday afternoon. The group entered 10 Downing Street and ignored questions from the gathered media about what they hoped to ask Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

WATCH: Over 100 arrested during protests near PM's residence after Southport tragedy

Violence erupted near British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence in London as hundreds of protesters clashed with police following the killing of three girls in Southport.

Southport attack: Rudakubana leaves court after being named

A 17-year-old charged with the murder of three girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class has departed from court, where a judge ruled he could be named. Axel Rudakubana, from Banks in Lancashire, wore a grey tracksuit which he pulled up to cover much of his face when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday morning. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn