Police are aware of six potential events taking place on Tuesday, with officers are anticipating a busy day on Wednesday as they monitor reports of at least 30 possible gatherings.

Police have identified 30 new rallies which are planned to take place Wednesday, as Starmer's 'standing army' remains poised to deal with the unrest.

Sources said forces were watching events closely as they establish what intelligence was credible and stand ready to respond.

It comes as shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement, criticising his “standing army” of public order police to deal with the rioting.

People who have stirred up disorder online will not escape prosecution, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service has warned.

That number is expected to rise in the coming days, with police using facial recognition on social media, CCTV and body worn video to identify those involved.

Police highlighted that each of these officers has been taken away from regular duties to deal with the unrest and remains ready for any potential disorder.

The measures, which were put into place yesterday, mean the force is better prepared for disruption in the wake of recent violence, LBC understands.

The Tory frontbencher posted on X: “Labour still don’t understand that they’re not in opposition any more. In government you can’t just say stuff, you have to do stuff.”

Dozens of people have appeared in courtrooms across the country in recent hours facing charges related to the unrest, which has now lasted a week across England and parts of Northern Ireland.

Violence has erupted across the UK in the last seven days, as far-right groups clash with police over the murder of three young girls in Southport.

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It's believed that Regional Organised Crime units have also been redeployed as part of the emergency measures, with units tasked with gathering evidence from social media platforms – including widely broadcast TikTok live streams.

Police sources have said 5950 officers have now been mobilised to deal with the unrest, referred to by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Britain's 'standing army'.