As we've just heard from the Greater Manchester Police, other forces from across the country have begun releasing statements to their local communities ahead of anticipated unrest this evening.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says "actions will have consequences" - with Ch Supt Tony Rowlinson saying they are working to "review any and all intelligence available to us" and ensure the right officers are around to deal with any incidents.

South Yorkshire Police say they are "continuing to closely monitor the situation" and have "plans in place to respond to any disorder".

Along a similar line, Sussex Police is highlighting that they have "mobilised significant additional and specialist resources" and West Mercia Police's Ch Supt Edd Williams says "the public can and should be confident that we are working hard to keep our communities safe".

Greater Manchester Police has put out a message to communities, external in the area saying: "We are here to protect you, and we will use all resources and capabilities to do so."

It tells residents it understands "the uncertainty and worry that people are feeling about current tension" - but that people should remain calm, as the force is "heavily resourced" and "working around the clock".

It warns those who participate in disorder "we will be at your door, ensuring you answer for your crimes".

The force also says it has made more than two dozen arrests so far, and 20 people have been charged since the disorder began in the wake of the Southport stabbings last week.

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Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick has defended saying police should have “immediately arrested” protesters who shouted Allahu Akbar during last year’s Gaza ceasefire protests.

Several Muslim parliamentarians had criticised the Tory leadership candidate’s comments as Islamophobic.

The Arabic phrase means "God is greatest" - but Jenrick said it had been “abused” by “extremists” in order to intimidate people.

In a social media post,, external Jenrick says Allahu Akbar “is spoken peacefully and spiritually by millions of British Muslims in their daily lives”.

But “aggressive chanting” of the phrase as seen by gangs of men in balaclavas in Birmingham was "intimidatory and threatening" and “an offence under Section 4 and 5 of the Public Order Act”, he says.

Former Tory Party chair Baroness Warsi accused Jenrick of being dishonest, external and called on him to apologise.

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We've had a string of sentencings this morning, while police say they are preparing for more potential trouble on the streets. Here's what's been happening:

• Three men have been jailed for their role in unrest which has spread across the UK during the past week - the first Crown Court sentencings for serious offences related to the riots

• One was given a three-year sentence for violent disorder including punching a police officer in Southport
• Another was jailed for two years and five months for violent disorder and arson of a police vehicle, and a third man got 20 months for violent disorder and racially aggravated abusive behaviour

• Prime Minister Keir Starmer says "this is the swift action we're taking"
• Police sources tell us forces are preparing for more than 100 possible events today. The key targets are expected to be immigration centres
• Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley says extra police are being sent to the north of England
• The total number of people charged over recent unrest now stands at 140, the CPS says

An additional 20 people were charged overnight in relation to recent disorder, bringing the total number of people charged to more than 140, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) say they expect that number to rise "significantly" in the coming days, as police forces across the country prepare to respond to over 100 possible events on Wednesday.

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As we reported earlier, three men were jailed earlier at Liverpool Crown Crown for offences linked to disorder on Merseyside.

Reacting to a report of the sentencings on social media, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says: "This is the swift action we’re taking.

"If you provoke violent disorder on our streets or online, you will face the full force of the law."

As a reminder, these were the first Crown Court sentencings for serious offences following a week of violence.

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Let's head north of the border where the Scottish government will hold further talks with political representatives following the week of disturbances in parts of England and Northern Ireland.

First Minister John Swinney has again been meeting faith and community representatives today.

Scotland's Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart tells Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live this morning's meeting was "very constructive".

She says the meeting was with representatives of many faiths in Scotland who came together with the first minister and shared their concerns and collective responsibility to proceed calmly and make sure everyone feels safe in the country.

Stewart says "cohesive communities" must be protected and she thinks this afternoon's meeting with opposition political party leaders will also help ensure a "united response".

We're seeing pictures from across England of businesses being boarded up, shops pulling down their shutters, and police officers out on the streets.

This all comes after reports that police forces across England and Wales are preparing for more than 100 possible events later this evening.

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Police sources say that forces are preparing to respond to more than 100 possible events and potentially 30 counter protests on Wednesday.

The sources say gatherings are expected in 41 of the 43 police force areas in England and Wales.

Immigration centres and lawyers' offices are expected to be the main focus for protests, they have said, with police resources being shared across the country as forces respond to intelligence.

Forces say that whether people are involved in criminality online or on the streets, they will be going after them.

Moving away from the court sentencings for a moment, Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has been briefing officers who are heading up to the north of England ahead of more potential planned riots tonight.

He explains that it's "not possible to predict with complete accuracy" which events may be the most intense.

It's why tactics have been changed slightly and as well as sending up more officers to planned gatherings, "strategic reserves" of officers will be on standby and based at key locations around the country. This will enable more agility, Rowley says.

London often uses officers from other forces, he says, and now - based on the threats and incidents so far - the Met is contributing "in the opposite direction".

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We've just received pictures of the three men jailed at Liverpool Crown Court today over violent disorder in Merseyside.

Derek Drummond was sentenced to three years for violent disorder and assaulting a police officer in Southport.

Declan Geiran was sentenced to 30 months. He was convicted for violent disorder in Liverpool.

Liam Riley was sentenced to 20 months for violent disorder in Liverpool.

More now from prosecutor Jonathan Egan, who says "violence, rioting, and aggression will never be tolerated in this country" - and hundreds of prosecutors are "working flat out".

Egan says those who participated in the violent disorder, whatever their reasons for doing so, will be "swiftly punished".

Today's convictions at Liverpool Crown Court are a warning to "those carrying out criminality on our streets", he says - adding: "You will always suffer the consequences."

His message reiterates something the chief crown prosecutor Kris Venkatasami said earlier - that "we are already seeing swift justice" and people will be brought to justice.

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We're now hearing from the Crown Prosecution Service following three men being jailed for taking part in the violent disorder in Southport.

Senior district crown prosecutor Jonathan Egan tells reporters outside Liverpool Crown Court the men "mistakenly thought" they'd escape justice.

He adds that this is the "tip of the iceberg" and the start of a "painful process" for those who "foolishly" chose violence.

Dominic Casciani and Callum May
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Declan Geiran has been jailed for 30 months - 28 months for violent disorder and setting fire to a police van in Liverpool, and a further two months in relation to a conviction for malicious communication.

Liam Riley has been jailed for 20 months, including two months for the racially aggravating element for this offending.

Dominic Casciani and Callum May
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Derek Drummond has been jailed for three years for taking part in the violent disorder in Southport.

He is the first offender to be sent to prison for that offence since the trouble began.

He has also been sentenced to two months for punching a police officer - to run concurrently.

Dominic Casciani and Callum May
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

In a statement read to the court by solicitor Chris Taylor, Chief Constable Serena Kennedy of Merseyside Police says the costs of dealing with the disorder were “immense” for a force that already had a shortfall of £21m.

“The fact that we have to dedicate this level of resource will have an impact on the service we deliver to communities,” says Kennedy.

“This means we are taking away staff from investigating other crimes reported by communities. It is going to impact on service for victims of crime. Justice delayed is justice denied."

The chief constable says officers had faced physical and emotional harm while trying to keep the public safe

“This is an inevitable part of modern day policing, but being physically assaulted should never be an inevitable consequence of choosing this career,” she says.

The statement says the level of aggression the chief constable had witnessed was “unprecedented”.

93 officers have been injured with more officers being assessed daily, the court heard, with injuries including broken bones, lost teeth, and psychological symptoms.

“Some have been waking up in the night with panic attacks, others describing the fear they felt that they may not return home to their families.

Six of Merseyside’s dog teams were now not fit to perform, with three officers off sick and three dogs injured.

“Due to some social media posts and hate crimes in the last week, some officers and staff fear for their safety.”

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Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

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Liverpool Crown Court hears that a third defendant, Liam Riley, had engaged in racially-aggravated violent disorder in Liverpool which had caused harm or distress.

As disorder grew in the city centre on Saturday, officers were deployed to set up a cordon, says prosecutor Chris Taylor.

Sgt David Peat had been subjected to a "torrent of missiles including rocks and bricks".

"Officers were made aware that a shop window had been smashed. He described 100 people moving towards the cordon. It was moved forward and disorder moved back."

During this time, Riley could be seen waving his arms around and shouting. Sgt Peat grabbed him and held him down with his shield.

“He was taken to his feet and moved away,” the court heard. “Officers noted he was clearly drunk, called an officer a traitor and a ‘Muslim-lover’.

“On the journey to Wirral custody suite he... made negative comments about immigrants and Muslims and said both were to blame for tragedy in Southport.

“A poster saying 'this is our city' was recovered from him.

‘When asked about immigration, he said he did not like illegals coming over."

Dominic Casciani and Callum May
Reporting from Liverpool Crown Court

Turning to the second man, 29-year-old Declan Geiran, prosecutor Chris Taylor tells Judge Andrew Menary KC that he had been involved in violent disorder and arson on the St George's Hall plaza in Liverpool on Saturday 3 August.

Geiran had “casually looked on” after setting alight to a police van, the court hears.

“A large group were seen on the plaza, many wore face coverings and one had a union jack,” says Taylor, adding that the group had been shouting “burn the van”.

“Footage on Tiktok shows him setting the seatbelt of a van on fire. Citywatch footage [a CCTV camera] showed him sitting causally on the fountain outside the Walker Gallery and filming the scene on his phone, before walking away.”

As the footage is played in court, Geiran looks straight ahead impassively, ignoring TV screens.

The court hears that following the attack on the van, police tracked Geiran by CCTV - and when they arrested him he was found to be carrying lighters.

During his police interview, Geiran denied having any thoughts on immigration or political issues.

Taylor says the van had been written off at a cost of £32,000.