The number of people arrested since rioting began on Saturday is into the
thousands.

The Metropolitan Police have arrested 768 people, 110 were held in Manchester
last night - and 163 are in custody in the West Midlands.

50 people have also been arrested on Merseyside.

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Home Secretary Theresa May says some courts have been open through the night -
so all those involved in the disturbances can brought to justice quickly.