Major incident portal set-up as robust investigation into disorder continues

We’ve stepped up our efforts to robustly investigate both incidents of violent disorder across Staffordshire this weekend. A dedicated team of detectives has been tasked with reviewing all of the available evidence and bringing those responsible to justice.

We’ve been using drone surveillance, body-worn video and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) to gather footage of the people involved in the incidents that took place in Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday (3 August) and Tamworth on Sunday (4 August).

More than 100 arrests have been made nationally as part of co-ordinated police responses to disorder across the country. More will come, including in Staffordshire, where ten people have already been arrested and two charged with offences.

Using our own surveillance, as well as a vast array of videos that have been shared on social media, we’re continuing to trawl rigorously through the evidence to take robust action against those involved.

Our officers have been acting valiantly to protect the public. Six of them have been assaulted, which is completely unacceptable. Thankfully, none of their injuries are serious. 

As part of this investigation, we’ve set up a major incident public portal (MIPP). We want people to share all the information they have with us using this portal, which can be accessed here:

https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24N02-PO1

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Ellison said: “Police forces across the country all have the same message for the individuals involved in these incidents: you are being pursued and we are working around the clock to find you.

“Setting up the portal is going to give us a streamlined way of gathering all of the evidence required to track down those responsible and speak to the public who will no doubt have vital information that can help us.

“If you were in Stoke-on-Trent or Tamworth this weekend, tell us what you know. Do you have any footage of people in the area or information that can identify them?

“I’d like to assure local communities in Staffordshire that our efforts to find those involved are substantial. Our enquiries are progressing and we’re ready to deploy proactively to keep our communities safe.”

If you’ve got information that can help us take robust action against those involved, please visit the MIPP by using the link above.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are.