The director of public prosecutions in England and Wales says he is “willing” to consider charging some rioters with terrorism offences.
Stephen Parkinson said he is “aware of at least one instance where that is happening”.
Suspects charged so far have faced allegations including violent disorder, which can lead to five years in jail.
Some other suspects who have been arrested are being assessed for the more serious charge of rioting, that can lead to ten years.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency Cobra meeting tonight on efforts to tackle the unrest.
The disorder follows the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport, with subsequent unrest fuelled by misinformation online, the far right and anti-immigration sentiment.
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