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7 Aug 2024

UK riots: Police brace unrest as far-right plans 100 gatherings

North of England Correspondent

Krishnan Guru-Murthy: Police forces across the country are tonight attempting to get ahead of the far-right rioters which have shaken Britain over the past week. 6,000 officers have been mobilised across the country – with more than a 100 potential gatherings being monitored.

The Criminal Justice system, too, is kicking into gear – three men were today jailed for their role in some of the first violent incidents in and around Liverpool.