Key points
- Dispersal order in force in parts of Manchester| Order also in place in Blackpool
- Crowds hurl insults at each other in Leeds
- Almost 30 protests planned for this weekend
- Exclusive:Network of anonymous TikTok accounts attempting to sow unrest after Southport attack
- First confirmed photo of Southport suspect - and what we know about him
- Explained:How false claims and speculation online spurred violence on streets
- Live reporting by Bhvishya Patel and Andy Hayes
Labour responds to call by Priti Patel to recall parliament
We reported earlier on comments made by Priti Patel who called for parliament to be recalled in the wake of the riots (see post at 8.42am).
The former home secretary said the events witnessed overnight in Sunderland were "totally unacceptable" and now was a "moment for national reflection and solidarity".
Now, a Labour spokesperson has said in response to the call: "This week the PM took action to show the thugs attempting to sow hate and disorder in our communities that we will not permit a breakdown of law and order on our streets".
Police in Northern Ireland and Humberside issue updates
Police in Northern Ireland have said they are aware of several planned protests and will be monitoring the situation.
Meanwhile, Humberside Police have said officers are currently in attendance at a protest that began in Hull city centre this afternoon.
We reported earlier that Greater Manchester Police and Blackpool Police had issued a dispersal notice giving them greater stop and search powers.
Officers also mounted a significant security operation in Belfast city centre, after a small group of protesters gathered at the front of City Hall,.
Merseyside Police add Section 34 Dispersal Order
We reported earlier (2.38pm post) that Merseyside Police had imposed aSection 60 Order on Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas.
It gives police "enhanced powers to stop and search individuals in the area and is designed to prevent serious violence", the force said.
Officers have now introduced aSection 34 Dispersal Order running from2.55pm on Saturday for 24 hours.
"Under the legislation, officers have the power to seize any item used in the commission of anti-social behaviour," Merseyside Police said in a statement.
"Should a person who has previously been directed to leave the area return, an offence would be committed, for which they may ultimately be arrested."
Chief Inspector Andy Fielding said: "This dispersal zone gives officers extra powers to approach people they suspect may be there to commit anti-social behaviour or other crimes.
"This order is to ensure residents and businesses are not subjected to any such behaviour, and I would ask people to continue reporting any concerns and we will take action."
Watch: Protests take place across the UK
Riot police have been deployed as planned protests have begun across Britain, after a night of "unforgivable" violence in Sunderland.
The far-right has drawn condemnation from MPs across the political spectrum after disorder in London, Manchester, Southport and Hartlepool over the past three days.
There was further violence in Sunderland on Friday, where a police station was looted and a Citizens Advice Bureau office was set alight.
Here are some of the scenes emerging from today...
Skirmishes in Belfast and police trying to maintain order
Violent skirmishes have broken out between groups in south Belfast this afternoon.
A number of anti-immigration protesters had marched on to Ormeau Road and disorder has broken out.
Police are attempting to maintain order, with several Land Rovers on the road, according to reports.
Ministers to hold group call
Ministers are expected to hold a group call to discuss public order.
It will take place on Saturday, the Press Association reported.
It follows violent scenes in Southport, Sunderland, and other parts of England.
Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new police unit to tackle violent disorder.
At a press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister criticised a "tiny, mindless minority in our society" who had forced a "grieving" community in Southport to "suffer twice" when they staged a demonstration in the aftermath of a stabbing attack in which three children died.
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'Violence solves nothing': Three MPs issue joint statement
Three MPs representing different parts of Stoke-on-Trent have issued a joint statement condemning potential violence there.
Dr Allison Gardner, Gareth Snell and David Williams said "political extremists will be in our city".
Earlier, police said they were aware of "pockets of disorder" in the Hanley area of the city.
Officers said on X: "Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while officers deal with the incident."
The MPs said their message to any political extremists was: "You are not welcome in Stoke-on-Trent."
Youths tried to smash a gravestone to act as missiles - Sunderland priest
A Sunderland priest said yobs tried to smash a gravestone to act as missiles during a night of violence in the city.
The Reverend Jacqui Tyson called it an "act of sacrilege" and "remarkably lacking in common sense".
She said: "They were trying to break up one of the graves in the minster.
"My colleague and his friend saw them and chased them off. They then locked the gates so no one else could access the graveyard.
"It's an act of sacrilege to disturb someone's gravestone. It's also remarkably lacking in common sense - have you tried to pick up a gravestone?"
In pictures: Scenes of disorder from across UK
Scenes of the disorder are emerging across the country today.
There is a heavy police presence outside Leeds Town Hall and in Nottingham Market Square.
Riot police have been deployed as planned protests begin, following a night of "unforgivable" violence in Sunderland that has drawn widespread condemnation.
Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Mark Hall said: "This was not a protest – this was unforgivable violence and disorder."
