Over 400 arrested in UK riots as violence continues for seventh day

More than 400 people have now been arrested in the wake of disorder around the country, according to police sources, with the number expected to continue to rise in the coming days.

A peaceful vigil was held in Southport last night to commemorate Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, a week after they were tragically killed.

But as this was happening, rioting continued for a seventh day as 'sustained violence' broke out in Plymouth.

Bricks and fireworks were launched towards officers who had attempted to keep rival demonstrations apart in the city.

Shops in Salford Precinct are closed this afternoon amid reports of planned 'protests'.

All entrances to the shopping centre are shut this afternoon. Shops, including the Aldi supermarket, have their shutters down.

This comes amid reports on social media of people gathering at the precinct from 1pm today (August 6), with fears of a potential disorder.

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[panczenPL]

They can deploy special police units on protesting people but they cant keep streets safe. Taxpayers money well spent

[UncleReg]

There is footage of a Police officer from last night in Plymouth being notified that someone very close by, from THAT side, were carrying a blade during the scuffles. His reply you ask? It went a little like this - Policeman - "Yeah, I know they have knives, but what do you want us to do about it?".

Yet dave from down the road standing completely unarmed gets absolutely rinsed by a riot shield or three.

Yeah..

[Ivan-fsgo]

I personally see an issue when the police force is not able to arrest 10 criminals with knifes but able to arrest few hundreds protesting against the knifes 😂

[CollieDog]

NO MUSLIMS WERE ARRESTED DURING THE UNREST.TWO TIER POLICING ?

[DLC-sypp]

I want to know who exactly this standing army will be comprised of.
No way you can put untrained officers on the streets, so who are they?

[pwalker]

Never let any of your family join the military anymore and protect a country that hates you

[rubicon]

400 arrests and 13 days and counting the Muslim lads at the airport still not charged for assaulting and breaking the nose of a female officer.

[morganthunder]

Children have been murdered as a result of our politicians action's. 😢

[Toracube]

400 nonmuslims arrested. No Muslims arrested. What two tier policing?

[Arthur-hwyj]

Disgusting behaviour from the UK government

[triplevxd]

I'm actually white working class and live in a predominantly Muslim area. All my neighbours are spot on decent and respectful people who were appalled by what happened in Southport. I doubt most of these rioters have ever met an ordinary Muslim person in their lives. Very saddened by all this.

[UnknownUser-qqod]

Why are you guys hating on muslims now? The attacker isn't even muslim. All I'm doing is being a well behaved citizen, I was working a regular day dealing with tired and exhaustion of working. why do I have to fear for my life now? I keep places clean, I am kind, I follow rules, I wait for the green light, I stay under speed limit, I pay tax, now why do I have to run for my life? What would you like me to do differently so that I don't have to be judged and attacked?

[mrtom]

How many of the Muslim gang members out with knives and machetes have been arrested?

[billybatts]

Wow, so we could've stopped the grooming gangs in one week if we really wanted to....

[moreilly]

Yet as of today only 27 arrested for the Harehills riot in Leeds that happened over 2weeks ago 🤔

[HaydenLau.]

All this rioting for a crime committed by a British citizen who was born and raised in Cardiff, Wales.

[alanfinch]

no mention of those "other" roaming gangs

[jonathanfoster]

AND how many were the machete wielding Muslims!!!!.

[RonaldShea]

Two tier governance, two tier policing.

[chelseakev]

Woke up this morning and all of a sudden I'm Far right because I hate what's going on in the country I love!!! 🤨