UK Government Vows Swift Action Against Far-Right Rioters Amid Warning of Severe Consequences

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned far-right protesters who have been involved in violent disturbances linked to the murder of three children earlier in the week. The protests, which have taken place in several English cities, have resulted in the arrest of scores of people and injuries to several police officers. In response, Starmer has met with ministers and police chiefs to discuss how to quell the violence and has announced plans to "ramp up criminal justice" to ensure that those responsible face swift sanctions. The disturbances are believed to have been sparked by disinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls last week, and have spread to multiple towns and cities.