The prime minister has vowed to do “whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice” as he addressed the nation amid rioting in UK streets.
“I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder either directly or those whipping up this disorder online,” Sir Keir Starmer said.
Referring to an attack on a hotel in Rotherham currently under way, he said: “There is no justification for taking this action.
“People in this country have a right to be safe and yet we have seen Muslim communities targeted and attacks on mosques.”
Sir Keir said he would not “shy away from calling it what it is” and branded the violence “far-right thuggery”.
“To those who feel targeted because of the colour of your skin or your faith I know how frightening this must be,” he said.
“I want you to know this violent mob do not represent this country and we will bring them to justice.”
Violent scenes have broken out following false reports that the suspect in the death of three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class was an asylum seeker.
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