The Prime Minister has given a statement from Downing Street warning that those who have taken part in violence during the protests across the country “will face the full force of the law.”

Sir Keir Starmer has claimed that those who are taking place in the disorder or even those who are going online “whipping up this disorder” will also be held to account.

Starmer said that there is “no justification” for the attack on a hotel in Rotherham which is housing asylum seekers.

Starmer added, “There is no justification for taking this action.

“People in this country have a right to be safe and yet we have seen Muslim communities targeted and attacks on mosques.”

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Starmer then said. “He won’t shy away from calling it what it is” it is “far-right thuggery.”

The Prime Minister added, “To those who feel targeted because of the colour of your skin or your faith I know how frightening this must be.”

“I want you to know this violent mob do not represent this country and we will bring them to justice.”

Starmer said that “this is violence” which is “not [a] protest,” he added, “I think there needs to be the full force of the law and it needs to be swift.”

A former Metropolitan police detective has warned that he sees the protests and riots “escalating and spreading” to other parts of the UK.

Peter Bleksley warned that should the riots go “beyond the capabilities” of the police this could then lead to the “unfortunate sight” of soldiers being deployed “on the streets of Britain.”