Police release pictures of 14 men they are trying to track down in relation to violent riots

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Police have released images of several men they are trying to track down in relation to violent far-right race riots.

Nearly 400 people have been arrested after six days of riots in the wake of the extremely violent racist and Islamophobic riots taking place in parts of England and Northern Ireland.

Merseyside Police have released images of 14 men they are trying to track down in relation to violent race riots. (Merseyside Police)

The past week has seen entire communities attacked, with shops, cars and homes being damaged by the thugs.

Nearly 400 people have been arrested in the wake of the far-right race riots, police say. (Merseyside Police)

Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has condemned the riots as 'far-right thuggery' and, at the start of this week (5 August), he promised to 'ramp up' the law to deal with the violence.

Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has condemned the riots as 'far-right thuggery'. (Merseyside Police)

The far-right terrorism erupted after three young girls named Bebe King, Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe - were killed in a stabbing at a dance class in Southport at the end of last month (29 July).

Police are issuing a plea to the public to helo identify the individuals. (Merseyside Police)

Following the tragedy, false rumours spread on social media that the 17-year-old suspect was a Muslim asylum seeker.

The images were obtained by CCTV. (Merseyside Police)

On Wednesday (7 August), Merseyside detectives have issued images obtained via CCTV of 14 individuals who 'may have information following incidents of disorder in Merseyside'.

The force hasn't shared where or when the photographs were taken. (Merseyside Police)

The force has not yet issued specific details on where or when the photographs were taken.

Detective Superintendent Paul Speight asked the public to help assist police with 'ongoing investigations. (Merseyside Police)

Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said: "It is vital that these people make themselves known as soon as possible, as we think they can assist our ongoing investigations.

Speight said multiple communities were 'disgusted by the violence' caused from the riots. (Merseyside Police)

"The communities of Southport and beyond were disgusted by the violence and damage caused last week and at the weekend.

Speight added that the police will 'continue to take action to arrest'. (Merseyside Police)

"We are still working our way through information, images and footage as it comes in and we’ll continue to take action to arrest, charge and put before the courts anyone identified."

So far, 42 people have been arrested, 15 charged and three jailed. (Merseyside Police)

Speight also confirmed that, so far, 42 people have been arrested, 15 charged and three jailed adding: "There will be more in the coming days, and many people who are sitting comfortably will soon be getting a knock on their door.

Speight issued a warning to the far-right thugs involved in the violent attacks. (Merseyside Police)

"And you will see in coming days, the courts will act as swiftly as possible to jail those people who bring violence, racism and hatred into our communities."

He assured that the courts will act 'as swiftly as possible'. (Merseyside Police)

He also warned: "To anyone intent on coming to Merseyside in the future I have the same message: we will find you, and we will put you before the courts."

Those who recognise the individuals have been urged to get in touch with Crimestoppers. (Merseyside Police)

In their official press release, Merseyside Police added: "If you recognise any of the people pictured, contact us @MerpolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, with reference 24000663787."

Tyla has contacted Merseyside Police for further comment.

You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. (Merseyside Police)

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