Nearly £2 Million Claimed Under Riot Compensation Act Following Southport Violence
The BBC reports that almost £2 million has been claimed under the Riot Compensation Act in response to riots that erupted across the UK after the tragic killing of three girls in Southport. The violence, fueled by misinformation, resulted in 88 claims registered from various regions. Claims are primarily related to property damage and are expected to increase as assessments continue. Police and Crime Commissioners are working on these claims while governments discuss community support as costs mount.