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.
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,...
Nigel Farage has accused authorities of a “cover-up” following the 2024 Southport stabbing. The Reform UK leader said public anger was fuelled by withheld information, calling it an example of “two-tier policing.” He argued that clearer details about the attacker could have prevented riots and criticised how emotional online reactions were handled. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
There was no evidence of "two-tier policing" in the police's handling of riots that erupted after last year's Southport murders, a new report by MPs has found. The report by the Home Affairs Committee, published on Monday, examined the police response to disorder that broke out following the stabbings in July last year. Commenting on the findings, former Metropolitan Police chief Dal Babu said there are "some lessons for the police to learn particularly around how they deal with social media". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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..
Taylor Swift paused her London Eras Tour to meet survivors of the Southport stabbing. At a special meet-and-greet, Swift and her mother met the young girls who... IndiaTimes
UK police prepared for more far-right protests after a mass stabbing killed three young girls in Southport. Security tightened at mosques due to fears of... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 1 August 2024
![Farage claims Southport attack was 'covered up' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250415/1408142260-Farage-claims-Southport-attack-was-covered-up.jpg)
![Southport report rejects 'two-tier policing' claims [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250414/1408037738-Southport-report-rejects-two-tier-policing-claims.jpg)
![PM vows action to tackle violence after Southport stabbings [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240801/1383616564-PM-vows-action-to-tackle-violence-after-Southport.jpg)
