'National riot squad' included in plans for a 'British FBI'
January 25, 2026
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as posted by the channelA national commander is set to be hired to oversee the police response to large-scale protests and riots, LBC can reveal.
The Home Secretary will announce on Monday a new National Police Service (NPS) - Britain’s FBI - to investigate the most serious and complex crimes, to try and ease pressure on local forces.
As part of that, a national public order commander will be brought in to coordinate intelligence and resources if widespread disorder breaks out.
It follows criticism of the speed at which police responded to UK-wide riots in Summer 2024, following the Southport attack - where three young girls were stabbed to death by Axel Rudakubana at a Taylor Swift themed dance class.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told LBC: “Officers work courageously to bring peace to our streets when violent disorder breaks out, but we must do more to support their brave actions.
"We will establish a National Public Order Commander to crack down on disruption to keep our communities safe."
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