Starmer announces new plan for police forces to tackle violent disorder

Police departments nationwide will work together more closely to address violent unrest, as announced by Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday.

After a emergency meeting with police leaders following the violence following the Southport incident, which led to unrest throughout the country earlier this week.

Starmer talked about the disorderly events that happened after the stabbing as the actions of a small, senseless group and criticized far-right extremism.

Thursday morning, a 17-year-old went to court for the alleged murder of three children in the recent attacks that took place on Monday.

The leader of the country announced that the new national program to combat violent disorder would help control violent groups by enabling police to exchange information.

Sir Keir emphasized in a TV address that these criminals are always on the move, traveling from one area to another. It is essential for the police to be able to respond swiftly and effectively to this constant movement.

He spoke out against the "violent chaos that originated online", stating that it was criminal behavior, not peaceful protest.

"We are committed to taking all the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our streets," the Prime Minister added.

Sir Keir emphasized that those participating in the riots should not falsely claim to represent the families in mourning. He also noted that the Southport community endured a double tragedy in the aftermath of the stabbings.

Mosques are being targeted simply because they are mosques - this demonstrates the true nature of the far right. It is important for us to demonstrate our own values and stand strong in response to these attacks.

"These criminals are constantly on the move," he continued, "they shift from one neighborhood to another. Our law enforcement must be able to adapt and follow suit."

The additional abilities would involve combining information and using facial recognition technology more extensively.

It would also involve implementing more Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO) to limit the actions of offenders and prevent them from traveling, in a manner that is comparable to the actions taken against football troublemakers.

Talking to the BBC after a discussion with the prime minister, the head of the National Police Chiefs Council stated that additional chaos can be prevented.

Gavin Stephens, the top police officer, stated that it is part of our duty to be concerned about this issue, but it doesn't have to happen. He also cautioned individuals considering taking part in more violent protests that they would face severe legal consequences.

The police chief also encouraged communities to come together - and stated that everyone must take responsibility "to prevent any further escalation of chaos".

Chief Andy Marsh, who leads the College of Policing, mentioned in a statement that the urgent gathering that gathered police leaders from all over England and Wales was "to ensure that we are communicating with one another and that we can be ready."

In the recent chaos, several mosques were attacked, causing the Muslim Council of Britain to advise mosques to enhance their security measures for Friday prayers.

In a statement to British Muslims who shared worries, the prime minister assured them: "I want to make it clear: I will do everything needed to ensure your safety."

Last Tuesday, there was chaos in Southport after a gathering to honor the knife attack victims. Demonstrators gathered near a mosque in the town and started throwing bricks at the building and police officers. As a result, five men were arrested.

Merseyside Police stated on Thursday that they would be implementing a Section 60 Order, giving officers extra authority to search individuals.

The directive will be in effect from 6:00 pm BST and will last until 6:00 pm on Friday. The police will have more officers on duty during this time.

Wednesday night, over 100 individuals were taken into custody in the heart of London when police clashed with demonstrators in Whitehall at a protest.

Violence erupted in Hartlepool, leading to the arrest of eight individuals, injuries to multiple officers, and the destruction of a police car. In Manchester, two people were detained for throwing objects at both the public and law enforcement. In Aldershot, Hampshire, a police officer sustained minor injuries during a disturbance near a hotel accommodating migrants.

Dal Babu, a former Chief Superintendent and firearms commander in the Metropolitan Police, attributed the chaos to the "irresponsible" proliferation of false information surrounding the suspect connected to the stabbing case.

The leader of the country was questioned about his plans to make social media companies take responsibility for the misinformation being shared on their platforms.

He replied by stating that it is important to have conversations about companies finding the "correct equilibrium", and cautioned that social media "holds a significant amount of accountability".