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 would 'face the full force of the law' as he addressed the nation on Sunday. Sir Keir made his second national address on the unrest after he spoke to police chiefs on Thursday following violence in the wake of the Southport knife attack. In his message to rioters yesterday, the Prime Minister said: 'I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder, whether directly or those whipping up this action online and then running away themselves.
' 06:55 What happened yesterday? Before we look at the day ahead, let's just recap what happened yesterday as violence erupted in towns and cities as far-right mobs gathered up and down the country Let's remind ourselves of some of the flashpoints where riots broke out as shops were looted and passers-by attacked: In Rotherham, at least 10 police officers were injured on Sunday as rioters smashed windows of a Holiday Inn Express where asylum seekers were being housed A second hotel was attacked in Tamworth where hundreds of masked thugs threw a burning bush inside a side entrance and 'Get out England' was daubed on the side of the building In Middlesbrough, far-right mobs stopped drivers in their cars to ask them if they are 'white and English' before letting them through Skirmishes broke out in Bolton and Weymouth as clashes broke out between opposing groups with shouts of 'Nazis go home' and 'Tommy Robinson' heard In Manchester, police issued a Section 60AA order requiring people to 'remove face coverings used to disguise or conceal their appearance' The violence followed similar scenes of unrest in Southport, Belfast, Hartlepool, Hull, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent, Nottingham, Sunderland and elsewhere last week. 06:52 Home Secretary threatens 'reckoning' for race rioters by Lettice Bromovsky Rioters will face a 'reckoning' after far-right yobs across the country torched hotels, attacked police and brought chaos to the streets of Britain, the Home Secretary warned. Yvette Cooper slammed actions taken by rioters as 'disgraceful thuggery', after more than 420 people were arrested, as she warned 'many more will follow' as authorities scour CCTV footage to identify all those involved.
Clashes, sparked by the murder of three little girls in Southport last Monday, deteriorated further yesterday when a second migrant hotel was set ablaze in Tamworth, while hundreds cheered and clinked beers outside. While in Middlesbrough the protestors were filmed stopping traffic to interrogate the passengers to check they are 'white and English'. Keir Starmer also waded in to warn far-Right rioters 'you'll regret taking part' as he tried to stamp his authority over the first major test of his Premiership.
Emergency COBRA meeting after hundreds of far right thugs arrested Yvette Cooper slammed actions taken by rioters this week, as more than 420 people have been arrested, warning 'many more will follow' as authorities scour CCTV footage for criminals. Mail Online 06:48 Good morning Hello and welcome to MailOnline's live coverage of the UK riots. Sir Keir Starmer will today hold an emergency Cobra meeting inside Downing Street after he vowed to bring thugs to justice in an address to the nation on Sunday.
Two hotels housing asylum seekers were attacked over the weekend in Rotherham and Tamworth while police responded to unrest in Middlesbrough, Bolton, Hull and Weymouth. We will bring you the latest news and reaction throughout the day as the Prime Minister takes on what he described as 'far-right thuggery' on the streets of Britain. Key Updates What happened yesterday? View post Home Secretary threatens 'reckoning' for race rioters View post TOP STORIES Moment rioters demand drivers reveal if they are 'white and English' while stopping traffic during violent protests in Middlesbrough as police warn the public to 'stay away' from the town On-the-run Tommy Robinson suns himself at an all-inclusive five-star hotel in Cyprus while his foot soldiers run riot in violent protests across Britain - as Keir Starmer takes aim at those 'whipping up action online and then running away' First country issues warning over travelling to the UK amid violent protests - as it urges citizens living in Britain to 'remain vigilant' Thieves who stole £76k of jewellery and stuffed it down their pants while on board luxury cruise ship after a drinking binge avoid prison Tory Police and Crime Commissioner claims far-right protesters who have brought chaos onto the streets are trying to 'protect Britain's sovereignty and identity' and that arresting rioters is 'treating the symptom and not the cause' Rail unions are looking to 'cash in' now Labour is in power by demanding double-digit pay hikes for train drivers Teenager accused of raping 13-year-old girl in Cyprus is fighting extradition to the island nation from the UK claiming 'his life will be in danger' from its Turkish community Jay Slater's final cause of death is revealed following a post-mortem after the 19-year-old's body was flown back to Britain ahead of his funeral this week This Morning star Ashley James clashes with Dermot O'Leary as she slams 'witch hunt' against Lauryn Goodman and says 'anger' should be directed at Kyle Walker Two 'charity workers', a headbutt and a mysterious head injury: What REALLY happened at Manchester airport that led to angry protests against police brutality - GUY ADAMS investigates Kyle Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman says he has treated his girl differently to his sons after her demand he stumped up £31,000 for an Astro Turf pitch for his one-year-old daughter was thrown out Auckland woman imprisoned for two months after failing to care for dog so obese it could not move Moment cops smash down doors and arrest suspected Sunderland rioters after a night of violence saw city's police station going up in flames - as officers arrest 12 people over disorder Transgender civil servant sparks uproar after colleagues complain that she wears 'fetish gear' including fishnet tights, low-cut corsets and chokers into the office Replays show Team GB's Amber Rutter is ROBBED of potential Olympic gold medal in skeet during controversial shoot-out against Chile.
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