Police forces across England continue to seek 40 individuals involved in last summer's riots which were incited by far-right influencers. Riots erupted in multiple locations after rumors about the murderer of three young girls surfaced. The unrest led to extensive property damage, violence against police, and 1,876 arrests. Authorities emphasize the importance of responding swiftly to prevent disorder, highlighting successful use of CCTV technology in identifying suspects.
We have a duty to facilitate protest but what we saw last year, and in a few isolated cases this year, is where it's gone to criminality and to serious disorder.
We've made effective use of CCTV [and] bodyworn video, and we've been able to bring a lot of people in front of the courts.
I think they've been isolated because of a swift police response to them, and I think that's the key thing.
Justice will be swift, and I hope that that would be a deterrent to anyone thinking about engaging in serious disorder this year.
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