Riot police on standby across England and Wales for further far-right protests

At least 25 rallies thought to be planned as religious leaders condemn attempts to sow hatred after Southport killings

Riot police will be on standby in every force in England and Wales to tackle planned far-right protests across the country this weekend, as religious leaders condemned shameful" attempts to sow hatred after the Southport murders.

Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Christian leaders were among those calling for calm at any demonstrations, amid warnings of potential escalation of violent disorder.