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Chairs have been hurled at police and windows smashed as anti-immigration rioters broke into a hotel in Rotherham. Objects including pieces of wood and chairs have been thrown at the Holiday Inn Hotel and at police officers who are lined up in front of the building. At least one injured officer in riot gear was

It started in Bristol’s Castle Park and this was fairly medieval – a big brawl between two sides drawn up to fight. The counter-protesters were ready in their hundreds, chanting “fascists not welcome”. On the other side a smaller crowd of right-wing protesters, some of whom had been at the football earlier, were shouting “we

Sir Keir Starmer has told the police they have ministers’ full backing to take “all necessary action to keep our streets safe” from “thugs” who “sow hate” as violent protests erupted across the UK following the stabbing of three girls in Southport. A Downing Street spokesperson said the prime minister had met senior ministers including

Fireworks and flares are now being advertised for sale on a Telegram messenger group that was used to call for a street presence in Southport in advance of this week’s riot. Sky News has identified the individual responsible. Follow latest:Updates as police deal with protests and disorder ‘If this is the wrong channel join ours’

Much of the UK has enjoyed – or endured – a heatwave this week, but the warm weather is set to end over the weekend, forecasters have said. This week began with hot weather for many and Tuesday was the hottest day of the year so far, with 32C recorded in London’s Kew Gardens and

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

Several protests have been planned for the coming days over the Southport stabbings – despite a warning from the prime minister he will not allow a “breakdown of law and order on our streets”. Announcing a new police unit to tackle violent disorder, Sir Keir Starmer blamed “a gang of thugs” for a riot in

The BBC would have sacked Huw Edwards if he had been charged with making indecent images of children while employed by them. In a statement released after the former news anchor pleaded guilty to three offences in court this morning. A BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC is shocked to hear the details which have emerged

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a mass stabbing in Southport. Three children, six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar, died as a result of the attack at The Hart Space community centre. A “Taylor Swift Yoga and Dance Workshop” aimed at children aged

A man who stopped to help at the scene of the Southport stabbings described “locking eyes” with the attacker and says seeing the injured children will “probably stay with me for the rest of my life”. Speaking for the first time since it happened, Joel Verite detailed Monday’s tragedy moment by moment, first being met

A third child has died after Monday’s knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport, police have said. The nine-year-old girl died in hospital on Tuesday morning, Merseyside Police said. The first two deaths – of girls aged six and seven – were confirmed by the force on Monday evening. Five other children

Two children have died and nine others are injured after a stabbing in Southport, north of Liverpool, this morning. All of the nine children who were injured were stabbed and six are in a critical condition. Two adults are also in a critical condition. Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: “We believe that the

Police have declared a “major incident” in Southport after reports of a stabbing and a “number of reported casualties”. Police said a knife had been seized and that a man had been detained but urged the public to avoid the area near Hart Street. In a statement, Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that emergency

A woman has died after she was attacked while walking her dog in Suffolk. Anita Rose, 57, was found unconscious by a member of the public lying on a track near Rectory Lane, Brantham, at around 6.25am on Wednesday. Ms Rose had left her house at around 5am to take her springer spaniel, called Bruce,

Two men in their 20s have been killed after a light aircraft crashed in a field in North Yorkshire. Emergency services were called to a rural location in Thorganby, near Selby, on Sunday morning, police said. The victims are thought to be the pilot and his passenger. Their next of kin have been informed. Image:

New footage has emerged showing the alleged assault of three police officers at Manchester Airport before a man was kicked in the head. The video, obtained by the Manchester Evening News, shows the chaotic scenes which led to an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man who was lying face down on

Two men were arrested at Tommy Robinson’s London rally on Saturday after an anti-racism campaigner was attacked, police said. The Stand Up To Racism activist was taking part in a counter-demonstration when he “sustained a head injury” at the Victoria Embankment Gardens, according to the Metropolitan Police. Both men were arrested on suspicion of “grievous

A criminal investigation has been launched into the police officer filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport. The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), said it was investigating the officer caught on camera earlier this week. A decision will then be made on whether to refer the matter to

The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an “inhumane” manner.  This week, images emerging of a GMP officer kicking a man in the head will only add to scrutiny on the force. But having spoken to many

An independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed “significant internal failings” that are hampering its ability to keep a check on health and social care institutions. An interim report from Dr Penny Dash found the CQC’s ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and GP practices had been impeded by