Far-right protests on Wednesday night did not materialise as thousands of extra police officers were drafted in and counter-protesters marched peacefully in most places.
Sir Keir Starmer will hold an emergency COBRA meeting today after a minister said intelligence shows more protests are planned. The prime minister will meet security officials and police chiefs to discuss and to plan for the coming days of potential further unrest.
Since the rioting began, more than 120 people have been charged with various offences, including violent disorder, racially aggravated harassment and using threatening words online to stir up racial hatred. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said Wednesday night's planned protests did not materialise due to a show of force from the police and unity from communities.
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