THE COUNTRY’S most secretive military unit has been called in to help security services as a sickening wave of violence swept across Britain in the wake of the horror attack in Southport.
The Defence Human Intelligence Unit will provide MI5 with vital information by infiltrating far-Right groups believed to be behind much of the rioting since three girls were murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last Monday.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is also preparing plans to call in the Army if rioting continues to hit the country and leave police forces overwhelmed and exhausted. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backed police to take “all necessary action to keep our streets safe” as he spoke with Cabinet colleagues at an emergency meeting.
Yesterday’s meeting heard that some violent offenders have already been remanded in custody. Ms Cooper vowed guilty thugs would feel the “full force of the law” including prison.
The UK Football Policing Unit, which includes Right-wing extremists among the hooligans it targets, is also being re-purposed to focus on current events, sources say.
Sir Keir was joined by his deputy Angela Rayner, Ms Cooper, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson for the emergency conference call.
A Downing Street spokesman said: “The Prime Minister set out that the police have our full support to take action against extremists on our streets who are attacking officers, disrupting businesses and attempting to sow hate by intimidating communities.
“The Home Secretary updated on the ongoing police response to outbreaks of disorder. She said we will work with them to ensure there are consequences, arrests and prosecutions for those responsible.”
MPs have called for the courts to take the lead from the recent prosecution of Just Stop Oil protesters which saw long jail sentences handed out.
This story is from the August 04, 2024 edition of Sunday Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the August 04, 2024 edition of Sunday Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Ligt at end of ETH tunnel
GOAL AFTER PENALTY MISS A HUGE TURNING POINT
Warning over cut-price surgery after six deaths
BUDGET cosmetic surgery in Turkey has prompted an official warning from the Government, after at least six British patients died last year.
MP Aphra: Dad Gyles is biggest fan
TORY MP Aphra Brandreth has called her father Gyles “her biggest champion”, after she won his former seat at July’s General Election.
Border vessel 'sits idle' as migrants cross the Channel
A BORDER Force vessel has been sitting idle at Dover for cleaning, despite huge numbers of migrants risking their lives to cross the Channel.
Cover-ups in the NHS must stop
HEALTH Secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to end a “culture of coverup” in the NHS.
Heroic pilot who would sacrifice his life to save comrades in dire need
THIS WEEK is the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, one of the major encounters of the Second World War. For movie enthusiasts it will always be linked to the 1977 film A Bridge Too Far, directed by Richard Attenborough. Here, LORD ASHCROFT looks back on a real-life story of 'supreme valour and self-sacrifice' from Operation Market Garden.
Museum visitors took Klan selfies
COMPLAINTS about people posing for selfies with a Ku Klux Klan outfit on a mannequin has led a slavery museum to rethink its display.
Paw me a pint! Best pubs for dogs revealed
WHEN you want to buy a round for your hounds, a pub in Nottingham leads the pack – having just been crowned Britain’s best dog-friendly pub.
Boring, snooty, rude and nice ...Norton's verdict on stars
BRUTALLY honest Graham Norton has revealed his best and worst chat show guests ever – with both Robert De Niro and Madonna coming up short.
Trailing Trump in new refugee attack
DONALD Trump has come under fire for vowing to “liberate” US cities and order “large” deportations of illegal immigrants if he is elected – starting with one where he claims starving Haitians are eating pets.