LIVE UK riots latest: Rotherham and Tamworth migrant hotels attacked as Keir Starmer prepares to host Cobra meeting in Downing Street following weekend of violence By Jamie Bullen Published: 07:49, 5 August 2024 | Updated: 08:09, 5 August 2024 e-mail Advertisement Sir Keir Starmer will today chair an emergency Cobra meeting in Downing Street after a weekend of violent disorder across the UK which resulted in more than 150 arrests. Two hotels housing asylum seekers were attacked by rioters in Rotherham and Tamworth while police responded to unrest in Middlesbrough, Bolton, Hull and Weymouth. The Prime Minister addressed the nation for the second time about the riots on Sunday and vowed to do 'whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice'.
Follow MailOnline's live coverage below 07:05 What will be discussed at Cobra meeting inside Downing Street? Cobra meetings are named after Cabinet Office Briefing Room A on Whitehall and are held to provide an emergency response to an unfolding crisis. It will likely see ministers, civil servants, police officers and intelligence officials round the table to discuss what response is needed to more violence on the streets. It comes after Sir Keir Starmer met with police chiefs in Downing Street on Thursday while senior ministers convened on Saturday.
07:01 Watch: Starmer insists rioters will 'regret' actions Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed rioters would 'regret' engaging in 'far-right thuggery' and promised those involved in unrest.