Warwickshire Police's Chief Constable has said the force is "prepared" should there be any disorder or riots across the county.

Chief Constable Debbie Tedds' comments come following riots across the country - including in nearby Solihull - over the past few days.

The force said anyone who cause or intent to cause violence will be arrested.

Warwickshire Police says it has a robust plan in place to deal with any disorder with specially trained officers equipped to respond quickly and intervene early if required. 

"Violence and disorder or hate crime will never be tolerated and offenders will be arrested and brought to justice swiftly, named and shared widely," a force statement said.

"We have officers also supporting the national mutual aid operation."

Additional patrols from Safer Neighbourhood Teams are also taking place across Warwickshire.

Chief Constable Tedds said: "We absolutely understand that members of our communities are concerned and horrified at events playing out across the UK. 

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"We are prepared should there be any protests or disorder locally whilst we continue to be part of the national effort. Disorder or hate crime will be dealt with quickly, robustly and offenders will be publicly held to account.

"Our Safer Neighbourhood Teams are reaching out to assure all that it is business as usual here in Warwickshire, but that we are part of a wider policing operation and are prepared to respond."