Riots in Britain: Police Deployments and Government Response
London. In over 100 locations across Britain, police forces were deployed to prevent riots. A target list of far-right organizations had circulated online, including accommodation for refugees and foreign-owned businesses.
More than 6,000 police were deployed, with officers from London and the southern England region moving towards northern cities, the scene of the riots. Speaking yesterday, the president of the country’s police union, Sir Andy Marsh, stated, “This is the biggest police mobilization since 2011. The force will be deployed strategically and will be ready to intervene decisively when the law is broken.” This proactive approach differs from the usual “mutual aid” system, which involves sending reinforcements when necessary.
In the town of Waldhamstow, local Islamic mosque leaders advised their community not to attend counter-demonstrations. Some young members, however, expressed their intention to join anti-fascist activists to protect places of worship and immigrant-owned shops.
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