Herts police have responded to rumours of far-right protests this evening amid reports of more than a 100 planned nationwide.

It comes after more than a week of riots across England following the killings of three girls in Southport.

Following speculation of protests tonight, Herts Police’s Chief Superintendent Ruth Dodsworth said this afternoon (August 7): “Police officers are out on patrol across the county as usual today, Wednesday 7 August, aware that our communities may be feeling concerned by social media speculation amid national news.

“I would like to reassure Hertfordshire residents and businesses that your neighbourhood policing teams are here alongside you, working hard in the community to reassure people and keep them safe."

“I would like to highlight the dangers of disinformation in the current climate,” the Chief Superintendent added, before urging anyone to report any disinformation and criminal behaviour by calling 101, or 999 if it is in progress.

Police sources nationwide are reported to have said the north west and north east regions are expected to be worst hit tonight but the picture is “fast-moving”, according to Sky News.

House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has also apparently written to MPs telling them to consider working from home.