'These actions are utterly despicable.'
Merseyside Police issued a statement after rioting broke out in Liverpool. The chaos started when people began to assemble near County Road Mosque on the Walton street at around 8.30pm. Far-right social media channels had called for people to gather there during the evening. A section 60 order is now in place in the Liverpool Council area giving police increased powers to stop and search people to prevent further disorder.
ACC Alex Goss, said: “The violence and damage caused on County Road this evening is sickening and nothing can excuse the deplorable behaviour seen on our streets today. The impact of the disorder will be devastating for the people of Walton, but I promise that we are doing everything in our power to arrest those involved and bring them to justice. “Throughout the day our officers have been confronted with violence on the streets of the city centre and on County Road.
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