The riots in London have claimed their first life. 

A 26-year-old man shot in Croydon last night has died from his injuries.

A murder investigation's been launched.

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The Prime Minister says further violence will not be tolerated. 

David Cameron's confirmed that the number of officers on the streets of the capital tonight will be almost tripled to 16-thousand.

525 people have been arrested since rioting erupted on Saturday - and more than 100 have been charged.

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Plastic bullets - never used before during British disturbances - are being
considered as "one of the tactics" available to officers at the riots. 

That's according to Met Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stephen Kavanagh.

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Violence also spread to Birmingham, Liverpool and Bristol overnight.