6,000 riot police on the scene of the riots

Violent riots and riots have rocked Britain in the past week.

Now the country is preparing for a messy weekend with 6,000 riot police, according to The Guardian.

“Thousands of specially trained officers remain on duty, ready to deal with any unrest,” says Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Council of Police Chiefs.

6,000 riot police are to be deployed this weekend due to last week’s riots and riots in the UK, writes The Guardian.

The last two days have been relatively calm, but there is no reason to compromise on security, according to Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council on Friday. On the contrary, Britain’s judiciary is gearing up for a messy weekend.

“Thousands of specially trained officers remain on duty, ready to deal with any disturbances, and we continue to monitor, collect and review intelligence to ensure our officers are where they need to be to keep their communities safe,” said Gavin Stephens .

The public prosecutor’s office has also deployed over 100 extra prosecutors.

– We understand the deterrent effect of a quick and robust response from law enforcement agencies. Our aim is to make immediate decisions on prosecution where we can, so that courts can deliver judgments within days, says Stephen Parkinson, head of the prosecution service.

King Charles also spoke out on Friday and called for unity. He praised Britain’s “community spirit” which has “counteracted the aggression and criminality of a few people”.

Riot after knife attack

Violent riots have rocked the UK since three little girls died in a knife attack in Southport on July 29. Already the following evening, scores of people gathered at a mosque in the city, many with connections to the far-right and Islamophobic organization English Defense League. This after incorrect information was spread on social media that the perpetrator was an asylum seeker. Among other things, they threw stones and glass bottles at the police and police cars were set on fire. 39 police officers were injured during the evening.

The unrest spread across the country, including in cities such as London, Liverpool, Belfast, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham. A total of 595 people have been arrested around several cities, and several have already been sentenced to prison.

The counter-protesters took over

During Wednesday evening, over 100 far-right marches had been planned around the country, according to Sky News. Lawyers and others who work with asylum seekers were warned that they could be a target.

However, it was instead the greater number of people who participated in the counter-protests and demonstrations that characterized the evening. Signs read messages such as “No place for hate”, “refugees welcome here” and “fascists out”.

Even during Thursday, the atmosphere must have been calm around the country.