UK's Keir Starmer says expects 'substantive' sentencing over riots

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that he expected "substantive sentencing" for rioters, a week after an explosion of violence blamed on right-wing extremists following the stabbing death of three girls.

"I'm now expecting substantive sentencing before the end of this week, that should send a very powerful message to anybody involved, either directly or online," he said in televised comments after a crisis meeting.

AFP