Police failed to see the threat of far-right disorder following the Southport stabbing despite a series of “precursor” events inflaming tensions, an inspector has warned.
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary Andy Cooke said the widespread unrest which erupted in the aftermath of the killing of three schoolgirls was a “wake up call” for policing and forces must be better prepared to tackle further outbreaks of violence.
