According to the BBC, Sir Kier is quoted as saying “This is the swift action we’re taking. If you provoke violent disorder on our streets or online, you will face the full force of the law.”

His reaction comes following the jailing of three men following disorder:

• A man has been jailed for 30 months following disorder in Liverpool – 28 months for violent disorder and setting fire to a police van and a further 2 months for malicious communications
• Another man has been jailed for 28 months following the same disorder – including 2 months for the racially aggravating element
• A third man has been jailed for 3 years following disorder in Southport – the first conviction since the troubles began. He was also sentenced to two months for assaulting a police officer, though this will run concurrently