Birmingham council leader condemns threats and violence 'whatever the motivation'

Birmingham council leader comments on recent riots

Cllr John Cotton, the leader of Birmingham City Council, has condemned violence throughout the UK in recent days and also acknowledged there had been a "flare-up of tensions" in parts of Birmingham.

Cllr John Cotton, the leader of Birmingham City Council, said:  

"Let me be clear, this mob violence is wholly unacceptable and anyone responsible for threats and violence, whatever their background or motivation, must face consequences for their actions."

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