The suspect in the Southport stabbings has been named as Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, 17, after restrictions preventing him from being identified were lifted
He is charged with three counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder, and one count of possessing a bladed article and is remanded in youth custody
PM Sir Keir Starmer denounces the actions of "a gang of thugs" who took part in a riot in Southport and says a new "national capability" will be established to tackle violent disorder
Tuesday's riot followed a vigil for the victims Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine
Police officers have been given greater stop and search powers in Southport town centre, lasting until 18:00 BST on Friday
Disorder broke out on Wednesday evening in parts of England, with more than 100 people arrested in central London, alongside disturbances in Hartlepool, Manchester and Aldershot
As we have previously reported, the suspect, who has now been named as Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, was born in Cardiff in 2006 and moved to the Southport area in 2013.
He has been living in Banks, a village in Lancashire located a few miles north of Southport.
Rudakubana's parents are from Rwanda and he has an older brother who was also born in Cardiff.
The BBC has also obtained a photo of the suspect, Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, taken when he was much younger.
The sketch was drawn in court in Liverpool this morning.
Image source, Helen TipperWe're hearing now that a plea and trial preparation hearing has been set for Friday 25 October at Liverpool Crown Court.
That's when we could hear whether Rudakubana intends to plead guilty or not guilty to three charges of murder, 10 charges of attempted murder and a charge of possession of a bladed article.
More now from Liverpool Crown Court, where the judge has ordered that the suspect Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, 17, is remanded in youth custody.
We're hearing from our colleagues inside the Liverpool Crown Court that a reporting restriction over the name of the suspect in Monday's stabbing in Southport has just been lifted.
We can now report that the 17-year-old charged with three counts of murder is Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, born 7 August 2006.
Lauren Moss
Reporting from Southport
Image source, BBC/ Lauren MossMore than a dozen police community support officers from Admiral Street’s neighbourhood team with Merseyside Police came to lay flowers on the corner of Hart Street earlier.
The officers stood quietly with their hands clasped observing the hundreds of flowers, teddy bears, balloons and scarves that have now spilled out onto the road.
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Image source, Getty ImagesFormer England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard has donated £10,000 to the victims of the Southport attack.
The ex-Liverpool captain gave the donation through a GoFundMe which will go to the families of those affected.
Former Everton star Anthony Gordon, now playing for Newcastle United, also donated £10,000.
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Image source, GetWhile we wait for updates from the crown court, Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash has been speaking from the scene of the clean-up operation in the town following disorder last night that saw eight people arrested.
Brash says people will have been "appalled" by last night's scenes, adding: "Businesses had their windows smashed, cars burnt out - this behaviour doesn’t represent the Hartlepool people."
The Labour MP also praised the police for doing a "fantastic job".
As we've been reporting, officers on the ground yesterday were pelted with missiles and a police car was set on fire by demonstrators.
As we've been reporting, the 17-year-old male suspect in the Southport stabbings appeared at youth court this morning, where he was told he would face a crown court hearing later today.
That crown court hearing is now under way - we'll bring you updates when we get them.
Image source, PA MediaIn Hartlepool, volunteers have been helping to clear debris this morning following violent scenes last night.
Demonstrators set fire to a police car and pelted officers with missiles, including glass bottles. Eight arrests have been made so far, with more expected.
This morning residents were surveying the damage, including a butcher's shop whose windows were smashed.
As a reminder, volunteers also came out in force in Southport yesterday, after the riots there on Tuesday night.
Image source, PA MediaTwo of the children injured in Monday's stabbing in Southport have been released from Alder Hey Hospital, the hospital has announced.
The hospital says the other five children in its care - including one recently transferred from Aintree University Hospital - are in a stable condition.
Thomas Copeland
Live reporter
Image source, PA MediaThe mayor of London has described "the scenes of disorder and violence" in London on Wednesday evening as "completely unacceptable".
More than 100 arrests were made as disorder following the Southport knife attack spread to the capital.
"There is no place for criminality on our streets and I fully support the Met Police taking action against those intent on violence, causing disorder and spreading division in our city," Sadiq Khan says.
“At this time of rising tensions, we all have a responsibility to pull together and reject hateful narratives, and ensure our towns and cities are safe and welcoming for everyone.
“I remain in close contact with Met leaders and will do everything I can to support all of London’s communities, particularly those who are feeling vulnerable and targeted.
“In London, our diversity is our greatest strength and we will always stand united against those spreading hate and division.”
Daniel Sandford
Reporting from Liverpool Magistrates' Court
The 17-year-old boy who appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court this morning was charged with the murder of three young girls and the attempted murder of 10 other people during a mass stabbing in Southport.
The children he is accused of killing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class are six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar.
There are legal restrictions on the media naming the the defendant and his child victims who survived because of their ages.
The two adults he is accused of attempting to murder are Leanne Lucas and John Hayes.
He is also accused of possessing a curved kitchen knife
Because he is 17 the court sat as a youth court. The defendant was wearing a grey tracksuit made of sweatshirt material and kept his face covered throughout the five-minute hearing.
District Judge James Hatton told him his case was now going to Liverpool Crown Court - which is in the same building - for a bail hearing later today.
Multiple police officers have been hospitalised following disorder which led to the arrest of eight people in Hartlepool on Wednesday night.
Cleveland Federation chairman Paul Crowley described the violence as "utterly deplorable" and confirmed that it had left "several officers requiring hospital treatment for their injuries".
“I condemn these disgraceful acts of mindless violence, and we will not rest until those responsible are brought to justice," Crowley said in a statement.
Image source, PA MediaDaniel Sandford
Reporting from Liverpool Magistrates' Court
The suspect, who cannot be named because of his age, is told in court that he faces three murder charges, 10 attempted murder charges, and a charge of possession of a bladed article.
District Judge James Hatton says he is sending the case to Liverpool Crown Court, and tells the defendant he will appear there later today.
The 17-year-old suspect has just appeared in court.
We'll bring you the outcome shortly.
Our team at Liverpool Magistrates' Court say the hearing involving the 17-year-old male suspect has just begun.
We'll bring you updates when we get them.
Image source, PA MediaA little earlier a police van believed to be carrying the 17-year-old suspect arrived at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.
The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, is charged with the murder of three girls and 10 counts of attempted murder.
The court is sitting as a youth court.
Lauren Moss
Reporting from Southport
Image source, BBC / Lauren MossThis morning in Southport people who live here are bringing bags full of teddy bears for Alice, Elsie and Bebe and placing them very carefully on a blanket.
Late last night, before the rain started, they went to the different areas surrounding Hart Street where tributes have been left, and collected all the teddies and dolls to stop them being ruined by the weather.
Connor is one of those involved and says it’s just the “right thing to do” and residents here plan to take care of these tributes for as long as possible for the little girls and their families.
This is yet another sign of the kindness, generosity and community spirit I’ve seen here in Southport this week.