UK Police Minister reassures sufficient resources for riot handling, courts to sit overnight for prosecutions, and PM supports necessary police action against extremists.
UK Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson reassures that UK police have sufficient resources to handle ongoing riots and there are no plans to involve the military. Courts may sit overnight to expedite prosecutions and police forces have plans in place for mutual aid if needed. The Prime Minister has given full backing to the police to take necessary action against extremists. Concerns have been raised about officers being unable to deal with other incidents due to the focus on rioting, but the Police Federation warns that there is a cost to handling the unrest, with potential strain on already stretched policing duties.
August 04, 2024
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