
Southport: Threat of far-right riots underestimated by police despite precursor events, inspector warns
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police failed to see the threat of far-right disorder following the Southport stabbing despite a series of “precursor” events inflaming tensions, an inspector has warned. open image in gallery Protesters clashed with police in central London last Armistice Day The chief inspector said: “More consideration should have been given to the fact that there’s been numerous precursor incidents and disorder based around racial tensions. The inspector said Southport stabbing was a “tragedy beyond comprehension” and the police response was “instrumental in ending the disorder and restoring peace”. National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for public order, Chief Constable BJ Harrington said the recommendation that a national mobilisation plan should have been made earlier was a “useful finding”.
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