Violence across the UK featured heavily on the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers, with unrest continuing more than a week since three young girls were stabbed to death at a Southport dance class.
Around 400 people have been arrested, with the i and Metro reporting 6,000 specialist police will be put into public duty units to try to quell the riots.
Tuesday's front page: UK to deploy 'standing army' of riot police - but officers fear shortages #TomorrowsPapersToday
— The i paper (@theipaper) August 5, 2024
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— Metro (@MetroUK) August 5, 2024
SUPERCOPS GET THE CALL-UP
PM's crackdown on rioting thugs#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/PrF6qZD6mN
Families targeted by rioters have been too scared to leave home, according to the Daily Mirror.
Tuesday's DAILY MIRROR: Too scared to leave our homes#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/oB2ALTK48N
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) August 5, 2024
The Guardian leads with calls from an ex-police chief to treat the most extreme far-right attacks as terrorism.
Tuesday's GUARDIAN: Far-right attacks should be seen as terrorism, says ex-police chief#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/tmUon9QwnH
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) August 5, 2024
Elon Musk’s war of words with the Prime Minister leads the Daily Mail and Telegraph, with the billionaire claiming Britain faces a “civil war” over immigration amid the unrest.
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 5, 2024
'Starmer in spat with Musk over riots'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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Tuesday's DAILY MAIL: Anger over Elon Musk claim UK 'civil war is inevitable' #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/cqzeCBjJY2
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) August 5, 2024
A spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer says there is “no justification” for the tech magnate’s claims, says The Times.
Tuesday's TIMES: Musk draws fire from PM with claim of 'civil war'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9roskMCn8v
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) August 5, 2024
The Daily Express splashes on the Met police chief knocking a Sky News reporter’s mic to the ground after being asked about claims of “two-tiered policing” around the UK riots.
Tuesday’s front page: Met boss dodges two-tier policing question on riots https://t.co/lVh9Po5NEt #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9jNN4uaQx9
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) August 5, 2024
In other news, the Financial Times says stock markets fell sharply on Monday amid fears of a US recession.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 6 August https://t.co/htl2pw58fd pic.twitter.com/cNIXYOhuS8
— Financial Times (@FT) August 5, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star leads with Rod Stewart sparking backlash after mocking Donald Trump’s fake tan at a gig.
Tuesday’s front page: Tango Wars#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/ntyJQLDr1f pic.twitter.com/fB7arLi9Yg
— Daily Star (@dailystar) August 5, 2024