Police unit to be set up to tackle violence across UK in wake of riots after Southport stabbings
Thursday, 1 August 2024 () A police unit will be set up to tackle violent disorder across the country after rioting by far-right groups in the wake of the Southport stabbings, the prime minister has announced.
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...
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
Residents lay floral tributes following the knife attack on Monday in Southport which killed three children. They speak of the pain for the families of the children, and condemn the violent clashes between protesters and police that erupted outside a mosque. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The teenager accused in the Southport stabbing on Monday appears at Liverpool City Magistrates' Court. Upon arrival, two police cars and a police van escorted the 17-year-old, with the white van carrying him entering the court through the back entrance. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Violent clashes between protesters and police have erupted outside Downing Street in the wake of the attack and subsequent riots in Southport. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at..
Violent clashes between protesters and police have erupted outside Downing Street in the wake of the attack and subsequent riots in Southport. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at..
A vigil has been held for the victims of the Southport stabbings and to show support to for those impacted by the tragedy. It comes as police confirmed the names of the victims as Bebe King, 6 ,..
Sir Keir Starmer is holding an emergency meeting with senior police leaders following violent protests in the wake of the Southport stabbings. Sky News
Thursday, 1 August 2024 ()
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