A Home Office Minister has issued a warning to rioters that “we’re watching you” as there is “potential” for riots, carnage and violence this weekend.
Lord Hanson told LBC that there is “existing legislation” that provides police with “powers” to take action against those who conduct “criminal activity.”
Lord Hanson was asked is he concerned about more violent protests, he told LBC, “There is that potential.”
He added, “But I always say to anybody who’s organising this, we will be watching you. If you are organising this now, we will be watching you.
“We have powers under existing legislation to stop you organising this now and to take action accordingly, and if you do take action and are not part of any organised group, be prepared to face the full force of the law on this criminal activity.”
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LBC then asked if it is the far right who is involved, Lord Hanson replied, “Some individuals will have far-right opinions, in my view, some might be caught up in the summer madness. Some might be people who’ve got genuine concerns.
“Whatever those concerns are, there are mechanisms where they can raise them with their member of parliament, they can peacefully protest and they can take those issues forward.”
On Friday Merseyside Police force said that they are aware of “online speculation” of possible future protests and they are “fully prepared” to deal with it.
Sky News reported assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said, “We are aware of online speculation surrounding future protests in Merseyside, and I want our communities to be assured that we are fully prepared to deal with anyone intent on causing disorder.
“I want to make this absolutely clear: anyone who intends to cause future damage and harm to our communities will be dealt with robustly, using all our available powers.
“There are extensive plans and considerable police resources in place to quickly deal with anyone intent on causing disorder over the coming days.
“We will look to bring to justice every person who is identified committing criminal damage and acts of violence against police staff, officers, and our communities.”
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