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The number of individuals arrested by police in connection with recent riots and disturbances has now exceeded 900. According to a spokesperson for the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), a total of 927 arrests have been made, with 466 individuals charged across the country. The figures were released as the Director of Public Prosecutions issued a stern warning to the most serious offenders, stating they could face up to 10 years in prison. Stephen Parkinson, head of the Crown Prosecution Service, indicated that the number of cases being brought to court is expected to increase, with more serious charges carrying harsher penalties. The offence of riot is defined under the Public Order Act 1986, which replaced the previous common law offence. Alex Phillips speaks with the former editor of The Longman's Directory of Political Organisations, Paul Mercer and political commentator Russell Quirk. #news #police #crime #politics #uk #riots #talk #talkradio
