Hertfordshire Police have responded to rumours on social media of far-right protests taking place in various areas tonight (Wednesday, August 7).
This comes after a week of riots that begun as protests taking place up and down the UK, having seemingly begun after the killing of three young girls in Southport.
Rumours have spread in local Facebook groups of similar protests taking place in various locations in Hertfordshire, amidst plans for more than 100 such events taking place nationally.
Several public figures and groups have now released statements to assuage residents’ fears.
One of these has come from Herts Police Chief Superintendent Ruth Dodsworth, who said: “I would like to reassure Hertfordshire residents and businesses that your neighbourhood policing teams are here alongside you, working hard in the community to reassure people and keep them safe.
“Hertfordshire is a safe county and we want people to feel safe to go about their lives as normal. Across the country, policing is always prepared to tackle any problems and Hertfordshire is no different.
“I would like to highlight the dangers of disinformation in the current climate. We would encourage you to report any disinformation and criminal behaviour to the police online, on 101 or by calling 999 if there is a crime in progress.”
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