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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Jailed rioters could be freed early under overcrowded prison scheme, says No 10

A police car burns as officers are deployed on the streets of Hartlepool after a violent disorder.
A police car burns as officers are deployed on the streets of Hartlepool after a violent disorder. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

People jailed for taking part in the violent disorder after the Southport stabbing attack could be released early, Downing Street has said.

Police on Friday said 302 people had been charged with offences including theft, antisocial behaviour and “spreading online hate” since the incident on 29 July and said there would be more to come.

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