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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, second right, greets members of the West Midlands Police Force as he arrives at Arden Academy in Solihull, West Midlands, England, Thursday Aug. 8, 2024.While the 160 riots expected to flare up on Wednesday evening did not materialise – and only 36 gatherings needed to be policed – authorities are far from relaxed.
The minister said the government “stands ready to help” if anyone would like extra security, as many minority communities – particularly Muslims – say they now feel unsafe. Almost 500 people have been arrested with more than a dozen convicted of offences and sentenced all over the UK over the riots. Sentences have ranged from a few months for criminal damage to three years for violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.Exclusive: How The Government Hopes 'A Cold Shower Of Reality' Will End The RiotsHuffPost UK Daily Brief
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