Prime Minister Establishes National Capability to Combat Violent Disorder

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a national capability to tackle violent disorder following a Southport stabbing. Measures include shared intelligence and wider use of facial-recognition technology. Starmer also urged social media companies to prevent online incitement of violence.

In response to the recent stabbing tragedy in Southport, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the formation of a national capability to address violent disorder across police forces.

Meeting with police chiefs at Downing Street, Starmer emphasized the mobility of violent offenders and called for shared intelligence, extended use of facial-recognition technology, and preventive measures like criminal behaviour orders.

Additionally, he warned social media giants that inciting violence online constitutes a crime, highlighting the need for law enforcement in digital spaces.