UK riots live: Police warn of another night of possible unrest as nearly 500 arrested over far-right disorder
Two men sentenced to two years and eight months over violent far-right disorder on Merseyside
Police have warned of another night of possible unrest as nearly 500 people have been arrested in relation to far-right violence sweeping the country.
The National Police Chief’s Council said 20 riot-related events and three counter-gatherings were planned for today, with thousands of officers still on standby. So far, 483 people have been arrested in relation to violent disorder across Britain following the stabbing of three young girls in Southport, Merseyside, last Monday.
Two rioters who were “at the forefront” of violent far-right disorder on Merseyside have been jailed over their “disgraceful” actions. John O’Malley, 43, and William Morgan, 69, were both handed a sentence of two years and eight months at Liverpool Crown Court after admitting to violent disorder last Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley joined his officers at dawn for raids to arrest rioting “thugs” following the anti-racism protests on Wednesday.
He said the “fears of extreme-right disorder” were headed off in the capital thanks to a “show of unity from communities”.
