Key points
- Starmer calls third emergency meeting in fight against rioters
- Suspects in Downing Street riot arrested in dawn raids
- Rioters jailed for more than two years after televised sentencing
- Couple went to bingo then joined riot
- Policing minister warns more 'events' planned
- Live reporting by Mark Wyatt
In depth
- Analysis:The many reasons the far right stayed off streets last night
- Watch:Bodycam footage of Southport riot|Pubgoers embrace Muslims 'defending their community'
- Explained:What does 'two-tier' policing mean - and does it exist?
- Listen:'Unease and fear' - How Muslim communities feel about the riots
- In pictures:Signs of 'love', 'unity', and 'good vibes'
Muslim community fundraiser cancelled over safety concerns
Most of the focus so far today has been on the legal repercussions of the riots as the courts hand down lengthy prison sentences.
But threatened communities around the country are still fearful that more riots could erupt, despite the relative calm last night.
A Birmingham-based charity has cancelled an upcoming Muslim community event "due to the current climate of fear and violence".
ISRA-UK was planning to host an overnight fundraiser called SleepOut for Gaza next Friday, but has postponed it until October.
The organisers said: "While we reject any attempt to divide our communities or our society in this way, we must remain vigilant against any threats to members of Muslim and migrant communities, or towards their friends and neighbours."
The charity is also considering postponing its Family Fun Day next Saturday.
Couple went to bingo then joined riot
A couple who joined in riots in Hartlepool after an afternoon bingo session have been jailed.
Steven Mailen, 54, and his partner Ryan Sheers, 29, both pleaded guilty to violent disorder after 200 people gathered in the city on 31 July.
Jailing them for two years and two months each at Teesside Crown Court, the judge said the pair were "at the very forefront of the mob" and tried to push through a police cordon.
Mailen, a former postmaster and school governor, was described as "one of the main instigators" of the large-scale disturbance.
Sheers, formerly a McDonald's worker, was bitten on the hip by a police dog during the incident.
PM: Rioters deterred by 'speedy' justice system
More now on the prime minister, who has been speaking at a mosque in Solihull.
Sir Keir Starmer said one of the reasons there was less disorder than expected last night was because the UK has been able to demonstrate the "criminal justice system working speedily".
He said the three-year sentences handed down to two rioters at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday sent a "powerful message" to potential agitators.
The PM also said the number of police deployed "in the right places" gave reassurance to communities.
Watch what Sir Keir said on last night's scenes and the sentences handed to rioters here...
Starmer calls third emergency meeting in fight against rioters
The prime minister has been speaking this morning as the sentencing of two rioters took place.
On a visit to a mosque in Solihull, Sir Keir Starmer announced he will hold another emergency COBRA meeting this afternoon with senior police leaders.
The prime minister said it was "important we don't let up" after mass protests failed to materialise on Wednesday.
He told broadcasters today's meeting will "make sure we reflect on last night but also plan for the coming days".
The prime minister said Wednesday went "much better than was expected" - adding "we are not going to give up on our efforts here".
He reiterated the "most important lesson" for those involved in disorder is they are seen to be arrested and charged.
Sir Keir credited the deployment of extra police and quick sentencing of people involved in disorder for the lack of unrest on Wednesday.
Rioter at 'front of baying mob' and pensioner, 69, jailed for 32 months
Judge Andrew Menary KC hands down sentencing on two rioters at Liverpool Crown Court.
John O'Malley, 43, is jailed for 32 months for violent disorder in Southport.
"You were at the front of what was essentially a baying mob," the judge said moments ago during his sentencing remarks.
"You were at the front and participating enthusiastically," he said.
William Morgan, 69, is also sentenced to 32 months after pleading guilty to violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in Liverpool.
Morgan stands with his head bowed before nodding at the judge when receiving his sentence, while O'Malley mutters something inaudible as he leaves the dock.
Morgan's 'advancing years' did not stop him being 'at front of mob'
The judge says William Nelson Morgan's "advancing years" did not stop him playing an "active part" as part of a group "running amok".
Some 100 people set fire to bins and damaged a community hub and library containing a food bank, he says.
When the rioters met police, "you were seen at the front of the mob holding in your hand... a small truncheon", the judge tells Morgan.
"I am sure you had [the weapon] with you to cause injury if the opportunity should arise."
He resisted arrest "with such force" that it took three officers to detain him.
He adds: "I think it is very sad indeed to see someone of your age and character in the dock of a Crown Court."
Rioter joined 'racist' crowd outside mosque
We are hearing comments from the judge on John O'Malley before he is sentenced.
Judge Andrew Menary KC says O'Malley was "at the front of what was essentially a baying mob".
"You were part of a crowd using obviously racist and religiously intolerant language that was demonstrating quite deliberately outside a mosque, and you were an active and persistent participant," he says.
Severe sentences used as disorder deterrence
Judge Menary says courts have an obligation to ensure protection of the public.
To achieve that, severe sentences are imposed "for offences involving or connected to large scale and violent public disorder" to provide "both punishment and deterrence".
The sentences that he will hand down shortly to the two defendants are designed to prevent people from carrying out similar activity, he repeats.
Rioters used stabbing attack as 'opportunity to sow division and hatred'
Judge Menary says he wants to give context and background to the riots.
He says while "many residents" came together for a vigil in support of grieving families after the Southport attacks, there were others who saw it as "an opportunity to sow division and hatred".
Judge sentencing rioters: 'You were at forefront of violence'
Judge Andrew Menary KC is sentencing William Nelson Morgan and John O'Malley.
There was very serious mob violence taking place and "each of you were at the forefront", he says.
He says "nonsense" published online after the Southport attack has been used as a "pretext for widespread violence".
The judge describes the disorder in the town, with more than 50 police officers injured.
Rioters "were exploiting the anguish of others" for "their own twisted ideology" or simply for "violence".
He says: "Every decent member of the community affected by these events will have been appalled and deeply disturbed by what has taken place in their neighbourhoods."
