The home secretary has called on police to take stronger action against masked vigilantes linked to far-right, anti-migrant groups following a weekend of unrest, describing their activities as having "obvious malign intent." Officers in Kent and Hampshire faced disruptions, including assaults and port blockades, prompting calls to enforce existing laws, such as bans on face coverings. The government official emphasized the need for law enforcement to fully utilize their powers to counter the organized protests. Readers interested in the escalating tensions and police response can explore the full details.
Home secretary tells officers to make ‘full use’ of their powers after masked vigilantes cause weekend of chaosShabana Mahmood has urged police to curb the activities of far-right, anti-migrant groups which have “obvious malign intent” after a weekend of chaos caused by balaclava-wearing vigilantes.In a meeting on Thursday, the home secretary told senior officers to make “full use” of their powers, including bans on face coverings, after police were assaulted and ports were disrupted in Kent and Hampshire. Continue reading...
