UK: 6,000 police prepare for new riots – far-right targets list with 39 migrant reception centres

Thousands of police in Britain are bracing for fresh unrest at around 30 far-right protests planned for tonight, with dozens of migrant reception centres across the country identified as potential targets on the far-right’s watchlist.

British authorities are preparing for any eventuality, with more than 400 people arrested in recent days and around 100 already charged in connection with the unprecedented riots sparked by the stabbing and murder of three girls last week in Southport.

6,000 police officers mobilised in Britain

Nearly 6,000 police officers are being recruited to deal with fresh riots in the coming days, forming the specialist “standing army” of police announced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday.

Meanwhile, more than 500 extra cells are available for rioters in light of the increasing pressure on Britain’s criminal justice system.

far right targets list

Meanwhile, a list of up to 39 immigration lawyers’ offices, charities supporting asylum seekers and immigration services is believed to have been widely circulated on social media in recent days, citing their addresses as targets of far-right protests on Wednesday.

This is a list of potential targets, which require action. [τους ακροδεξιούς]“It’s a very dangerous situation,” said Joe Mulhall, research director at anti-bullying organization HOPE Not Hate.

UK PM’s stern message to far-right rioters

Keir Starmer chaired another emergency COBRA meeting on far-right violence yesterday afternoon. Speaking in Downing Street after the meeting, the British Prime Minister pledged that “those who take part will feel the full force of the law”.

Earlier this week, Starmer announced a “standing army” of 6,000 special police officers to quell ongoing violence after eight days of unrest across England and Northern Ireland – and amid fears more could happen today.