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UK PM Announces New Police Unit To Tackle Rioting Following Southport Stabbing Attack

today2 August, 2024

Background

The UK Prime Minister has announced a new national police unit to prevent violent disorder in the wake of violent protests, following the killing of three children in a stabbing attack on Monday in Northwest England. Keir Starmer said a system of shared intelligence, facial recognition technology, preventative action, and criminal behaviour orders will help stop potential criminals before they can board a train. Simon Gaitán has more from London.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen