Carlisle’s MP and Cumbria’s crime commissioner have visited Carlisle’s mosque as tensions rise across the country with violent protests.
They visited as six people in the county have been arrested in relation to planned disorder in Carlisle earlier this week and a new dispersal order has been put in place for the city this weekend.
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, said: “The violent disorder that has taken place across the country has been incredibly harrowing to see and any attempt to provoke criminal disorder her in Cumbria will not be tolerated.”
Carlisle’s MP Julie Minns said: “We want to assure all Cumbrian residents – particularly those who are feeling the most unsafe – that the police are here to protect you.
“The views of those trying to instil violence and criminality do not uphold the values of the UK and certainly do not speak on behalf of Cumbria. There is no place for hatred in Cumbria, and we welcome anyone who wishes to make the county their home.”
Mr Allen added: “We would like to extend our thanks to the police officers that were out tackling crime in Carlisle in the dispersal order area and keeping our communities safe.
“Violent behaviour is completely unacceptable and we do not want to see this type of behaviour spread into Cumbria. If you are thinking of taking part in this far-right thuggery – think again.
“The police will stop you and you will face the consequences of your actions. These are not protests, they are criminal acts.
