Another 10 more arrests have been made following a violent disorder in Whitehall.

The arrests took place at addresses across London yesterday evening (August 7) and this morning (August 8). 

They were made over the violent disorder outside Downing Street on July 31, taking the takes the number arrested to 121.

Around 101 arrests were initially made for offences including violent disorder, assaults on police officers, possession of knives and offensive weapons and breach of protest conditions.

A week on, the Metropolitan Police said it has arrested ten more people in connection with the incident.

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who joined officers making arrests in Sutton, said he expected charges to be brought within 24 hours.

He explained: “Over the last week dozens of officers have continued to investigate the violent disorder which broke out in Whitehall last Wednesday.

“They scoured thousands of hours of footage from body worn video, CCTV, and social media to identify those responsible for fuelling and committing the thuggish and violent behaviour we saw.

“Their efforts have resulted in a series of crucial arrests last night and in the early hours of this morning.”

More than 1,300 public order officers were on duty across London last night ready to deploy in response to any disorder.

It comes after rumours began circulating on social media that groups were planning to hold demonstrations across the UK.

More than 100 areas across the UK were put on high alert with officers on standby due to possible rioting.

Four people were arrested in Waltham Forest, 10 arrested in Croydon and one person was arrested in Hounslow.

Rowley added: “Our work to protect London and bring those responsible for recent disorder to justice continues.

“Their efforts and the strength of unity demonstrated by London's communities resulted in a largely peaceful evening.

“What I want to make really clear is those we’ve arrested aren’t protestors, patriots or decent citizens.

“They’re thugs and criminals.

“Around 70 per cent have previous convictions for weapon possession, violence, drugs and other serious offences. Some have football banning orders.

“These are violent people taking to the streets under the guise of protest to engage in disorder.”

Violent scenes have also played out nationwide over the week, after three young girls were killed in a stabbing in Southport on July 29.

False claims were spread online that the perpetrator was an asylum seeker, but the violence continued even after the lies were proven to be untrue.

Police have been injured, shop windows smashed and hotels housing asylum seekers targeted.

Rowley explained: “We’ve been really clear we won’t tolerate hate or intimidation. Ordinary Londoners have a right to live their lives without being in fear.

“Our message is clear - anyone thinking of causing disorder and disruption will be found and will be brought to justice.

”I expect many if not all of those arrested over the past 24 hours will be charged, will go to court and will spend years in prison.”