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Police unit to be set up to tackle violence across UK in wake of riots after Southport stabbings | Politics News

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.

Sir Keir Starmer said he would not allow a “breakdown of law and order on our streets” following violent scenes in Southport, Hartlepool and London in the aftermath of the attack ,which killed three young girls who attended a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Holding a press conference inside Downing Street, the prime minister criticised a “tiny, mindless minority in our society” who had forced a “grieving” community to “suffer twice” when they staged a demonstration in the aftermath of the stabbings.

“A gang of thugs got on trains and buses, went to a community that is not their own,” Sir Keir said.

“[They] then proceeded to throw bricks at police officers. Police officers who just 24 hours earlier had been having to deal with an attack on children in their community. Their community.

Announcing the unit to tackle rioting, he said the government would establish “national capability” across police forces to tackle “violent disorder”.

“These thugs are mobile,” he explained.

“They move from community to community. And we must have a policing response that can do the same.”

Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, died as a result of the attack at The Hart Space community centre in Southport, near Liverpool, on Monday.

Eight other children suffered stab wounds, with five now stable after being in a critical condition and two discharged from hospital. Two adults remain in a critical condition.

The violence started on Tuesday night outside a Southport mosque, where demonstrators attacked officers and set a police van on fire.

The disorder then spread to other locations in the UK, including London and Hartlepool on Wednesday night.

The Metropolitan Police said 111 people were arrested in London yesterday evening as flares were thrown towards Downing Street’s gates, while some threw cans and glass bottles as riot police were deployed.

Demonstrators wearing England flags waved banners saying “Stop the boats” after social media posts wrongly claimed the killing of the three girls was carried out by a Muslim asylum seeker.

The Metropolitan Police said some officers sustained minor injuries and those arrested were detained for offences including violent disorder, assault on an emergency worker and breach of protest conditions.

In Hartlepool, eight people were arrested for various offences, with more expected, after protesters threw missiles, glass bottles and eggs at police.

Several officers there sustained minor injuries and a police car was set on fire.

Sir Keir addressed journalists after a meeting with police chiefs today where he said he supported them being given the appropriate powers to stop future riots.

He told journalists that the meeting this afternoon was not about “pointing the finger of blame” but to “pull together our response both to the immediate challenge, which is clearly driven by far right hatred, but also all violent disorder that flares up”.

He said the government would make greater use of shared intelligence, facial recognition technology and “preventative action” such as criminal behaviour orders which restrict people’s movements before they attempt to take part in another demonstration.

The prime minister also said he was clear that riots that have taken place over the three locations were not “protest”.

“It’s not legitimate,” he said.

“It’s crime. Violent disorder. An assault on the rule of law and the execution of justice. And so, on behalf of the British people who expect their values and their security to be upheld, we will put a stop to it.”

On Wednesday night a 17-year-old boy was charged with the murders of the three girls in Southport and the attempted murders of 10 others, as well as possession of a knife.

After not initially being named due to his age, this morning he was identified by a judge as Axel Rudakubana.

Rudakubana is from the nearby village of Banks and was born in Cardiff, Wales.

Sir Keir also had strict words for social media companies after the violent disorder following the stabbings was “clearly whipped up online”.

“That is also a crime,” he said. “It’s happening on your premises. And the law must be upheld everywhere.”

Nigel Farage accused of being ‘Tommy Robinson in a suit’ over Southport stabbings comments | Politics News

Nigel Farage has been accused of stirring up online conspiracy theories and was called “Tommy Robinson in a suit” over comments he made about the Southport stabbings.

The Reform leader and new Clacton MP posted a video on X on Tuesday afternoon – before riots broke out – questioning the accuracy of the police’s assessment that Monday’s knife attack was not terror related.

Three young girls died in the attack north of Liverpool, while eight other children suffered stab wounds. Five are in a critical condition alongside two adults who are also critically injured.

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On Tuesday evening, a protest turned violent outside a Southport mosque after false online accusations the attacker was a Muslim refugee who came from Syria on a small boat last year.

Police said they believe the group were English Defence League (EDL) supporters and many had come from outside Merseyside.

Ahead of the protest, Mr Farage said in a video: “I wonder whether the truth is being held from us, I don’t know.”

He speculated about whether the stabbing suspect was being monitored by security services.

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Brendan Cox, husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, said the remarks were “right out of the Trump playbook” and make him “nothing better than a Tommy Robinson in a suit”.

Anti-Islam campaigner Robinson founded the far-right EDL and led it until 2013.

“It is beyond the pale to use a moment like this to spread your narrative and to spread your hatred, and we saw the results on Southport’s streets last night,” Mr Cox told BBC Radio Four.

Robinson posted a video online on Tuesday, saying: “None of us are feeling safe in our own country, in our own towns.”

He accused the government and police of “endangering our country” and claimed they care more about people coming to the UK from other countries “than British children”.

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In an interview with the PA news agency following Mr Cox’s remarks, Mr Farage maintained his position.

He insisted he had “merely expressed a sense of sadness and concern that is being felt by absolutely everybody I know – ‘what the hell is going on?'”

Referring to other recent incidents, he said it is “quite legitimate to ask questions”.

He told PA: “I think it’s perfectly reasonable to ask what is happening to law and order in our country.

“And who are the perpetrators? Why? Very legitimate questions I was asking, and to conflate that with EDL (English Defence League) or anybody else, frankly, it’s desperate stuff.”

Mr Farage said of Mr Cox’s comments comparing him to Robinson: “The comment is beneath contempt.”

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Man ‘locked eyes’ with knifeman

Labour MP Jess Phillips said Mr Farage could have asked questions about the incident in parliament on Tuesday “if he had bothered to turn up to parliament”.

“He didn’t turn up, he grifted instead,” she wrote on X.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the “disgraceful” rioting was fired up by “disrespectful” online theories.

Without referring to Mr Farage, she told ITV’s This Morning: “Speculation and some of the untruths that have been put around social media, not only is that creating tensions and fear in the community, but it’s disrespectful to family who maybe want those answers that haven’t got those answers.

“My plea is that we all need to step back and just wait and then that information will come but allow the police to do their work”.

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Violent clashes with police in Southport

Former Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood accused Mr Farage of deliberately riling up tensions and called on him to delete his video on X and said he lost his brother to terrorism.

He wrote: “To ramp up hatred online by claiming the Southport attack was terrorist related (culminating in riots, a mosque damaged and 27 police injured) is not just reprehensible but needs addressing. Otherwise it will happen again.

“Disgusted how a sitting MP deliberately enflames tensions without any justification.

“Farage should delete this tweet.”

The 17-year-old suspect in the killings cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age.

He was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents and is from the village of Banks, outside Southport.

The teenager remains in custody accused of murder and attempted murder.

Southport stabbings: King and Queen ‘profoundly shocked’ by ‘utterly horrific’ knife attack | UK News

The King has said he and the Queen are “profoundly shocked” by the “utterly horrific” knife attack which killed two children in Southport.

He said: “My wife and I have been profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident in Southport today.

“We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack.”

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Two children have died and nine others are injured after the stabbing at a community centre in Southport, north of Liverpool, on Monday morning.

All of the nine children who were injured were stabbed and six are in a critical condition.

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Two children killed in Southport

Two adults are also in a critical condition, after trying to protect the children.

In a separate statement, the Prince and Princess of Wales said as parents they “could not begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through”.

William and Kate added: “We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack.”

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They also thanked the emergency responders who, they said, “demonstrated compassion and professionalism when your community needed you most”.

The children were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance event at The Hart Centre on Hart Street when the offender, armed with a knife, walked into the premises, Merseyside Police said in a news conference.

A 17-year-old boy from the nearby village of Banks in Lancashire, who was born in Cardiff, Wales, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said earlier that the whole country is “deeply shocked” by the attack.

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PM speaks after Southport stabbings

He thanked police and the emergency services, adding: “I know I speak for everybody in the whole country in saying our thoughts and condolences are with the victims, their families, their friends and the wider community.”

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also wrote on X: “The news from Southport is truly devastating. My heart goes out to all the families affected by this horrific incident & to the whole community.”

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Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell said she was “utterly shocked” by what happened, adding: “These young people had their whole lives ahead of them and it is hard to find the words to convey our deep sadness.”

Halifax stabbings: Murder investigation launched after second man dies | UK News

A murder investigation has been launched after a second man died following a triple stabbing in Halifax.

West Yorkshire Police were called to Commercial Street at 3.48am on Sunday to reports that three men had been assaulted.

All of them were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

A 21-year-old man died in hospital a short time later, and police revealed on Monday that a 19-year-old also died late on Sunday evening.

A third man, aged 18, has received treatment for a non life-threatening injury.

Three men, two aged 18 and one aged 19, have been arrested and remain in police custody.

“This is an extremely serious incident which has resulted in the death of two young men and a further man injured,” said Detective Chief Inspector Matt Holdsworth.

Mr Holdsworth added: “We have specialist officers supporting both of their families and are determined to get answers for them and ensure that the person or people responsible are made to face justice for their actions.”

Police said a significant police presence was still in place at the scene on Monday morning.

They are appealing for anyone with phone video or dashcam footage to get in touch.

Two more teenagers arrested over fatal stabbings of Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke in southeast London | UK News

Two more teenagers have been arrested over the fatal stabbings of two 16-year-old boys in southeast London.

Police detained the suspects, aged 15 and 16, following the killings of Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke in two separate incidents about a mile apart at the weekend.

Charlie was found with stab wounds in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood, at around 5.10pm on Saturday, with Kearne discovered with similar injuries in Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead, at around the same time.

Another 16-year-old who was previously arrested on Sunday on suspicion of both murders has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Kearne Solanke, left, and Charlie Bartolo, right.
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Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn said: “My officers are working around the clock to establish the circumstances of these senseless murders and to find those responsible.”

She added that the force is investigating a “number of lines of enquiries” and she is “keeping an open mind about any motive”.

“The arrests are a positive development, but we continue to work to understand the events that unfolded on Saturday evening,” she said.

‘Help us bring justice for these young boys’

The Met Police have appealed for anyone with information on the incidents to come forward, specifically those who saw a black Nissan Qashqai with silver roof bars in either area in the days or hours before the murders.

“We have the vehicle in our possession, but are still interested in witnesses who may have seen it being driven locally. Information you provide could help us bring justice for these young boys and their families,” DCI Blackburn added.

Detective Superintendent Richard McDonagh, from the South East Command Unit, assured the local community that officers will “work tirelessly” to discover what happened and urged people to continue working together to “prevent such tragedies” in the future.

The families of Charlie and Kearne are being supported by specialist officers.

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murders of two teenagers after fatal stabbings in southeast London | UK News

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murders of two boys following fatal stabbings in southeast London.

The victims, named earlier as Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke, were found with stab wounds in Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead, and Sewell Road, Abbey Wood, on Saturday at around 5.10pm.

Officers had attended with the London Ambulance and air ambulance services and at each location, they found a 16-year-old male with stab wounds.

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Both were later pronounced dead.

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Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “This is a positive development in what is a complex and fast-moving investigation. Charlie and Kearne’s families have been informed.

“Our investigation is ongoing, and we continue to appeal for the public’s help as we build a picture of what happened on Saturday night.

“If you have information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, please come forward.”

Earlier, Detective Superintendent Richard McDonagh had described the murders as “senseless” murders.

Police are particularly trying to trace a dark-coloured SUV type vehicle “with distinctive silver roof bars”, seen in the area in the days before and prior to the killings.

Leicester Square stabbings: Man charged with attempted murder after two police officers attacked in London | UK News

A man has been charged with attempted murder after two police officers were stabbed in central London.

Mohammed Rahman, 24, was charged with the offence in connection with an attack on a male constable who was knifed in the neck and chest in Leicester Square at 6am on Friday.

The Metropolitan Police force has also charged Rahman, of Westbourne Park Road in Notting Hill, London, with six further offences.

He faces one count of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with an attack on a female officer who was stabbed in the arm.

Relating to three other officers, Rahman has been charged with assault and two counts of threatening a person in a public place with a bladed article.

Leicester Square stabbing

He has also been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article and will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Earlier on Saturday, the Met said the female officer who suffered a stab wound to the arm had been discharged from hospital, while the male officer remained under medical supervision.

The officers who were taken to hospital – were both attached to the Met’s Central West Command Unit responsible for policing Westminster – and were carrying out routine duties.

They were not part of the wider policing operation in place following the death of the Queen.

After the incident, London mayor Sadiq Khan told Sky News it was a “reminder of the risk all our officers across the country take every day when they put on their uniform”.

Notting Hill Carnival marred by serious stabbings and violent incidents, say police | UK News

There have been a number of serious stabbings and other violent incidents at the Notting Hill Carnival, police have said.

A Section 60 order was imposed in and around the area of the carnival at 9.24pm and will last until 1am.

It allows a police officer to stop and search someone without suspicion.

It comes on the final day of the west London carnival, which has been enjoying its first year back since the pandemic.

Close to a million people were at the event for Adults Day on Monday, as the streets were once again filled with the boom of sound systems and dancers in extravagant costumes.

Police earlier said there had been 76 arrests for “a variety of different offences” by 7am on Monday.

A police horse also died on duty during after collapsing at around 9pm on Sunday.

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A group of people also held 72 seconds of silence on Monday afternoon – to mark the 72 lives lost in the fire at nearby Grenfell Tower.

The carnival is Europe’s biggest street party and second only in size to the carnival in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.