Chief Constable Mark Roberts, NPCC Lead for Football Policing, said: “The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) have been working closely with all forces, the Premier League, the EFL and other national policing bodies to support the start of the new football season. Currently there is no suggestion of any fixtures being postponed this weekend.

“Should there be any issues, be they purely football related or linked to the violent incidents of earlier in the week, then forces are well prepared with significantly more public order officers available than normal.

“As we have seen, whatever the alleged motivation, any acts of criminality will be dealt with swiftly and robustly with offenders facing the full weight of the courts, which if football related will include banning orders. It is important we allow the overwhelming majority of fans to enjoy the start of the new season in safety.”

London’s Violence Reduction Unit Multi Faith Network has condemned the spreading of misinformation online amplifying far-right violence.

The network, which bring together faith leaders and organisations, said: “The horrific scenes of rioting and violence that have taken place across sections of the country over this past week have been shocking, with the far-right amplifying community tensions, mainly via spreading misinformation online.

“The Multi Faith Network, set up by London’s Violence Reduction Unit, unanimously agrees that there is simply no place in our society for the violence, racism, and Islamophobia we have witnessed.

“As a Multi Faith Network, focused on using faith as a foundation for reducing violence across London, we stand united in emphasising a message of hope and peace.

“In London, we are united against hatred, we are proud of London’s diversly rich communities, filled with a variety of faiths living side by side. Unity and acceptance of difference is woven deeply into the fabric of our great city.

“We are ready and willing to offer support and care to any, from any community or background, who have been affected or feel scared by what is happening. The Multi Faith Network will continue to work with communities across London, bringing all faiths together, ensuring there is zero tolerance for hatred and racism.

“We are committed to working together to build a better and stronger city where everyone can be safe and supported.”

The Prime Minister reiterated his message that the police should maintain “high alert” going into the weekend.

Speaking to broadcasters on a visit to Scotland Yard, he said: “My message to the police and all of those that are charged with responding to disorder is maintain that high alert.

“I’m absolutely convinced that having the police officers in place these last few days, and the swift justice that has been dispensed in our courts have had a real impact.

“But we have to stay on high alert going into this weekend because we absolutely have to make sure that our communities are safe and secure and feel safe and secure.”

A man has been charged with a false communications offence in relation to an allegation of information given during a livestream on TikTok in Derby on Wednesday evening, Derbyshire Police said.

Dimitri Stoica, 25, of Langley Street, Derby, will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on Friday.

Gary Thompson, 64, and Paul Chell, 50 are also set to appear at the same court following widespread disorder across the country over the past 10 days.

Chell is charged with using threatening, insulting or abusive words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and Thompson is accused of two assault offences, assault of an emergency worker and three racially aggravated public order offences, the force said.

Sir Keir Starmer said potential unrest caused by the start of the football season is “added into the mix” of the police and Government’s plans for handling future disorder.

Asked if the football season would make it easier or harder to manage rioting, the Prime Minister told reporters at Scotland Yard: “I think there were a lot of things in the mix this weekend but of course, whatever the challenge, we have to rise to it.

“That’s why I’ve had Cobra meetings, that’s why I’ve been talking to the police today about their plans for the weekend.

“Yes, football is added into the mix, there are other things in the mix, but our focus has to be absolutely solely on the safety and security of our communities, and that’s exactly where it is.”

Asked about social media, Sir Keir Starmer told broadcasters: “The first thing I’d say is, this is not a law free zone.

“And I think that’s clear from the prosecutions and sentencing. Today we’re due sentencing for online behaviour.

“That’s a reminder to everyone that whether you’re directly involved or whether you’re remotely involved, you’re culpable, and you will be put before the courts if you’ve broken the law.

“And so that’s happening today, that sentencing.”

Sir Keir Starmer has met with Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine at the force’s Lambeth command and control base for a briefing on the police’s response to public disorder.

During the visit on Friday morning, the Prime Minister also spoke with public order officers, who are part of the territorial support group, and told them he appreciates the work they have been doing over recent weeks following unrest across the UK.

Police in Northern Ireland dealt with a fifth night of violence on Thursday evening as a car was set on fire and windows were smashed.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said they dealt with a number of race-related hate crimes, incident and disorder a masked men attacked officers with bricks and masonry.

Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones said: “Our officers dealt with a fifth night of incidents such as criminal damage, disorder and arson. “Those who are intent on causing disorder or committing offences, need to think of the consequences of their actions.”

Another man has been charged in connection with violent disorder in Liverpool last week, Merseyside Police said.

Curtis Faure, 19, of Thomas Lane, Broadgreen, has been charged with violent disorder in Liverpool city centre.

Faure was remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Friday August 9.