Merseyside Police have released CCTV images of 12 people following “recent disorder” in the area.

Previous weeks have seen widespread violence across the UK, linked to anti-immigrant groups as mosques were attacked and hotels holding asylum seekers were targeted.

Courts are already sentencing people for taking part in the violence, with jail terms of up to three years handed down so far.

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Meanwhile, a suspended Labour councillor has been charged with encouraging violent disorder.

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Police forces have already released images of individuals they would like to speak to.

Now Merseyside Police has done so for a third time as their specialist team continues to review hundreds of hours of footage and images.

Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said: “If you believe you know any of these people pictured, or you recognise yourself in one of these images, please come forward.

“We believe the people captured in these CCTV images could have information to assist our ongoing investigation.

“So far, we have charged 22 people and made 52 arrests and these numbers are only going to increase as we continue inquiries.

“There will be more sentenced and the courts are acting swiftly to jail those who brought violence, destruction and hatred into our communities.

“To anyone intent on causing disorder here I have one clear message: we will find you, and we will put you before the courts.”

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The 12 individuals police want to speak to

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