Northamptonshire Police issue statement

It's regarding potential disorder and protests

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 7th Aug 2024

The county's officers have released the following message.

It's being called the 'biggest police mobilisation since 2011' - as communities across England and Wales prepare for around 100 planned far-right protests, tonight.

Some mosques and shops have shut early.

Violent offenders from the past week of disorder are being fast-tracked through the criminal justice system, with some already in jail.

It has stemmed from misinformation online, wrongly identifying the suspect of last week's stabbings in Southport.

The following was also posted earlier.

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