UK riots live: 100 planned rallies tonight as 1,300 London police on standby

About 1,300 more public order officers are being deployed across London ahead of possible disorder tonight, the Met Police says.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine says that “mounted units, dog handlers, intelligence experts and evidence gatherers” have also been made available.

“We will be using retrospective facial recognition to help officers identify those behind criminal disorder. This technology can be used even when offenders are wearing masks,” he said

Humberside Police said 35 people had now been arrested over disorder in the force area on Saturday and Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin pledged they would take action against everyone involved.

“We have now arrested 35 people in connection with this criminality; some of whom have already appeared before the courts facing charges,” he said. “There has been a lot of misinformation circulating online today about further protest activity across the force area and I urge people to please be mindful about information you see and choose to share online.

“Please consult trusted sources of information, such as ourselves, the local authority and the fire service if you see information that concerns you. We have specially-trained intelligence teams scanning continuously to verify information and should we confirm accuracy, we will make direct contact with those likely to be affected.

“Like the majority across the country, I am disgusted and disappointed at the racial hatred seen last weekend. I know some are angry and may feel the need to protest against the violence we saw. However, I now call for calm to be restored and normality to resume whilst my officers continue to work bravely in very challenging circumstances to keep our streets safe and bring those responsible to justice.

“Our investigation teams are working tirelessly at looking into all criminal activity, whether committed in person or incited online. Our work to review the CCTV and video footage obtained continues in order to identify the remaining individuals involved.

“This momentum will not stop, we will not relent and we are prepared to keep going until every person is in custody.”

Hundreds of anti-racist demonstrators have gathered in Walthamstow, London, ahead of a rumoured far-right protest on Wednesday evening.

Groups were heard chanting “whose streets? our streets!” and “free Palestine”. Nearby, one person wearing a skull balaclava has been stopped and is being searched by police.

Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy has said there was a “three-figure” police presence in the London borough. Its bus station has been closed since 6pm.

A 17-year-old-boy from Walton has become the 16th person to be charged over disorder in Southport and Liverpool, Merseyside Police said.

The teenager, who cannot be named, has been charged with violent disorder and burglary in the city centre on Saturday.

He has been remanded and will appear at Merseyside Youth Court on Thursday morning.

Activists out defending the streets of Accrington from far-right riots handed out kisses, hugs and handshakes with the locals.

In a heartwarming video posted by Taj Ali, the Tribune co-editor called for unity ahead of planned demonstrations all over the country.

A teenager who was caught on CCTV after throwing bricks at police officers has been convicted.

Cole Stewart threw multiple objects at officers who had been deployed to violent disorder in Darlington on Monday evening (August 5).

The 18-year-old was arrested at the scene and appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court today (August 7) where he pleaded guilty to the offence.

Assistant Chief Constable Richie Allen, of Durham Constabulary, said: “Cole Stewart attended the area on Monday night with the sole intention of causing serious harm to our community and their property.

“He engaged in vile and destructive behaviour and attacked the police officers who were deployed to protect members of the public.

“As we have previously said, we will not tolerate criminality and violent disorder in our communities.

“I reiterate to anybody who commits these types of acts, we will tirelessly look for you and deal with you robustly. This will always be Durham Constabulary’s approach when dealing with incidents such as this.

“Our investigation remains ongoing, and we will strive for justice on behalf of our communities – they do not deserve to be intimidated by this behaviour.”

A carer working a 12-hour shift looking after the elderly was devastated to find out his car had been torched by thugs during riots in Middlesbrough.

Brendan Nwabichie was in the middle of his shift when criminals deliberately set fire to his vehicle during rioting in the town on Sunday (4 August).

Mr Nwabichie told BBC News today (7 August) that the incident has left him fearful for the future.

Mr Nwabichie said: “When I came back home, I just saw the remnants of it. I could not recognise it.

“I went to the bathroom and cried because I know how long it took me to save the money to buy it.

“It makes me question what am I even doing here?”

The King has asked the government to provide daily updates on the planned far-right protests, Sky News reports.

The monarch said he is privately following the issues the unrest has generated in local communities.

A rioter who attacked a Black man during far-right disorder in Manchester cried in court as he admitted carrying out the attack..

Liam Ryan, 28, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, wept as he entered a guilty plea following disturbances in Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre on Saturday.

Prosecutors at Manchester Magistrates’ Court said Ryan had played an “active role” in the Piccadilly Gardens disorder and could be seen “aiming a punch towards the male involved”.

He was remanded into custody and is expected to be sentenced next week.

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