Home Secretary condemns riots in Southport
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned the riots in Southport, describing the scenes as a "total disgrace." The unrest came after a peaceful vigil in the town on Tuesday evening which saw hundreds pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy. "This is a time when everyone should be showing respect and support for the community and the police," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00Well in Southport this morning I saw a community that was coming together to grieve together,
00:05to support each other and also to thank the police for their heroism yesterday in the face
00:11of the horrific attack where there is an urgent criminal investigation now underway. But that's
00:17why it's so appalling to now see those same police facing violent attacks from thugs on the streets
00:23who have no respect for a grieving community. It's a total disgrace. Frankly this is a time
00:30when everyone should be showing respect for a community and for the police.