Starmer Unveils National Plan to Combat Violent Disorder
New measures include enhanced intelligence sharing, facial recognition technology, and Criminal Behaviour Orders.
- The plan follows a series of riots triggered by a stabbing incident in Southport.
- Police forces will coordinate efforts to tackle mobile violent groups across communities.
- Criminal Behaviour Orders will be used to restrict the movement of known offenders.
- Facial recognition technology will be deployed more widely to identify and apprehend rioters.
- The initiative aims to prevent further unrest and ensure public safety.