UK police prepare to respond to new riots.

In the first sentences handed down since the riots began, a 58-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison for violent disorder, while two others, aged 41 and 29, were sentenced to 20 and 30 months, respectively.

"This is swift action we are taking. If you incite violence on the streets or online, you will face the full force of the law," said Starmer.

Immigration law firms and migrant support centers closed for the day, and some family doctor services in areas affected by the protests said they would close early to protect their staff.

In towns and cities, groups of several hundred rioters have clashed with police in recent days and smashed windows of hotels where asylum seekers from Africa, Asia and the Middle East are staying, chanting "get them out" and "stop the boats" - referring to those arriving in the UK on small boats without permission.

They also threw stones at mosques. Islamic organizations said this was a worrying time for their communities and issued safety advisories to mosques and other Islamic organizations.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: "The horrific scenes have caused fear and anxiety among many Muslims and ethnic minority communities."

The British government has established what it calls a "standing army" of 6,000 dedicated police officers to respond to any outbreaks of violence, and says it will have sufficient personnel to handle any unrest.

Stephen Parkinson, the chief prosecutor, said the children, some as young as 11, were involved in the violence and "could face lifelong consequences for their actions."

The National Police Chiefs Council of England said more than 120 people have been charged and 428 arrested in connection with the recent disturbances.

Huy Hoang (according to Reuters)