UK riots latest: 'Off the scale' policing challenges as rival protests face off in Plymouth

Key pointsPM announces 'army' of special officers to tackle far-right and anti-immigrant riots that have rocked UK towns and cities for a weekClashes in Plymouth as riot police with dogs try to keep rival groups separatePolice facing 'sustained violence' and challenge is 'off the scale'Explained:Why are people rioting?|Everywhere riots have broken out - and what happened whereSky News van attacked by knife-wielding man in BirminghamAsylum-seekers 'slept in woods' to escape riotersDay in court as rioters appear:Thief swears at judge after attack in cells 23:00:01 Good evening That's for all our live coverage this evening.Events in Plymouth saw "several" officers injured in another night of violence on Britain's streets.Five hours of standoffs between police, anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters saw bricks, fireworks and bottles thrown and a police van damaged.We'll be back with more updates tomorrow. 22:48:01 Watch: Protesters throw bricks and fireworks at police This vide...