UK riots: Nearly 400 arrested after six days of violence

In Birmingham on Monday evening, there were disturbances after hundreds of people gathered in the Bordesley Green area of the city following false reports that a far-right march had been planned there.

Palestinian flags were waved and anti-English Defence League chants were heard.

A group of youths later broke away from the gathering and attacked several vehicles and a pub.

West Midlands Police released a statement late on Monday which said officers were investigating reports of an assault and damage to a pub.

The force said: “No arrests have been made at this stage but there were sporadic incidents and we are investigating reports of an assault, incidents of criminal damage to a pub on Stoney Lane, a car which had its windows smashed on Alcombe Grove, Stechford, and further criminal damage to a vehicle which had its tyres damaged on Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green.

“We are also investigating reports of a man who was in possession of an offensive weapon.”

Ch Supt Richard North added: “Fortunately rumours of the significant protest activity in the city didn’t materialise.

“There were several sporadic incidents of criminality during the evening and we will work hard to arrest those responsible.”