PM vows action to tackle violence after Southport stabbings
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PM vows action to tackle violence after Southport stabbings
Sir Keir Starmer has said “action will be taken” following “violent disorder” in parts of England in the wake of the Southport stabbings.
The prime minister summoned police chiefs to Downing Street on Thursday afternoon following scenes of violent unrest in London, Hartlepool and Manchester overnight, while a demonstration in Aldershot saw a tense stand-off with riot police.
Report by Covellm.
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Mourners have lined streets decorated with pink ribbons as a “special day” is held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old killed in the Southport knife attack. A horse-drawn carriage arrived at St John’s Church in Birkdale, near Southport, for the funeral of Elsie Dot Stancombe. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A “special day” is held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old, Elsie Dot Stancombe, killed in the Southport knife attack. Deputy chief constable of Merseyside Police Chris Green also spoke during the service on behalf of the emergency services. He said: “We all feel extremely privileged to celebrate her life with you and pay our respects.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A “special day” is held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old, Elsie Dot Stancombe, killed in the Southport knife attack. In a tribute, teacher Katie Sykes, from Farnborough Road School, said Elsie had the ability to light up any room she entered. Ms Sykes read out memories from her classmates: “Elsie was always teaching me when we played together, Elsie loved to make me laugh,” one classmate said. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Police chiefs have arrived for their meeting with the Prime Minister on Thursday afternoon. The group entered 10 Downing Street and ignored questions from the gathered media about what they hoped to ask Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new nationwide police initiative to tackle violent disorder following the Southport stabbings. At a press conference with police chiefs, he praised officers..
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