Kent Police says officers are ready to deal with any far right disorder that may be planned in the county today (August 7).
A leaked list of 38 target areas includes began in Southport where three children were killed, and 10 other people – eight of whom were children – were injured by stabbing at a Taylor Swift themed holiday camp.
Cardiff-born Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, 17, has been charged and remanded in custody.
Target areas include three in Kent, but Thanet is not listed.
The violence which has spread across the country began in Southport where three children were killed, and 10 other people – eight of whom were children – were injured by stabbing at a Taylor Swift themed holiday camp.
But incorrect claims that the suspect was an asylum seeker fuelled disorder in Southport and then London, Manchester, Liverpool, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Rotherham and Plymouth.
A Kent Police statement says: “Kent Police is aware of the potential for protests at locations in the county today (Wednesday 7 August) and will respond swiftly and robustly to any incidents of disorder that arise.
“The force is continuing to monitor all available information and has sufficient resources in place to respond whilst continuing with the daily business of keeping people safe and preventing and detecting crime.
“This week officers are also engaging with communities to provide ongoing reassurance and increased visibility.”
Labour councillors at Thanet council have also issued a statement, saying: “In the week of Margate Pride and with pockets of race-related violent disorder taking place around the country, fuelled by disinformation, we take this opportunity to reaffirm that we stand against hate and alongside anyone in Thanet who is feeling anxious or threatened because of their race, faith, cultural background, gender, sexuality or disability.
“Diversity strengthens our community, while division can only weaken it. As your elected representatives, we are here to help and support you if you need us.”
