ALT Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley addresses community members alongside local leaders at the Sutton Central Masjid.

ALT Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley with local leaders at the Sutton Central Masjid.

ALT Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley speaks to a local community member at the Sutton Central Masjid.

ALT “This country is faced with one of the worst spates of violent disorder in the last decade. This is a national critical incident and we will do everything in our power to protect London and its communities. “We know about the events planned by hateful and divisive groups across the capital tomorrow night. They’ve made their intention to cause disruption and division very clear. “The scenes of racist, thuggish and criminal behaviour across the country have been deeply shocking. Members of the public and officers have been attacked, many have been injured. “We will not tolerate this on our streets. We will use every power, tactic and tool available to prevent further scenes of disorder. We arrested more than 100 people in central London disorder last week and we will not hesitate to arrest hundreds more if they take to the streets intent on fuelling violence. “Our message to anyone who plans to breed disorder is clear – you will face the full force of the law.