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The Riots Q+A

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Today, we answer your questions about the violent disorder which has spread across the UK since the Southport attack.

Adam is joined by political and investigations correspondent Joe Pike, senior UK correspondent Sima Kotecha, and investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone.

Plus, Adam speaks to disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, about the website whose story gave a false name to the 17-year-old charged over the Southport attack. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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