Met Police chief says 'fears of extreme-right disorder abated' after successful policing operation
Thursday, 8 August 2024 () Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has said the "fears of extreme-right disorder" were abated last night due to the work of police and a "show of unity from communities".
The Metropolitan Police have an extra 1,300 public order officers ready to deploy across London today amid concerns of violence as far-right groups plan protests across the capital. Police say they will be ready to deploy in addition to the thousands already working within the community, and have...
The Metropolitan Police has arrested 10 more people - including one in the early hours of Thursday morning - following far-right riots in Whitehall.
Officers were joined by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley in south London as they carried out a number of these arrests. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has said the "fears of extreme-right disorder" ended last night due to a "show of unity from communities". Sky News
Met Police commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has insisted the police will not allow the immigration and asylum lawyers to be intimidated by the far-right amid mobs' plans to target these venues. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called accusations of two-tier policing "complete nonsense" - and said they are putting officers at risk. Sky News
A former police superintendent has condemned Sir Mark Rowley for grabbing a journalist's microphone after an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday. Leroy Logan said: "It's the last thing people want from the top cop in the land to act with petulance." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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..
Thursday, 8 August 2024 ()
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