More than 700 arrests made and 302 people charged over riots in England

Riots broke out after false information was shared about the suspect in a fatal stabbing in Southport. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters

Police investigating the riots led by the far right say they have made more than 700 arrests for alleged offences, and promised “hundreds” more to come.

Of the 741 arrests, 32 relate to online offences such as incitement, and the scale of the operation is shown by the fact the arrest took place in 36 of the 43 force areas across England and Wales.