Theresa May: Met police have

Theresa May: Met police have ‘full support’ in dealing with the violence

Theresa May: Met police have ‘full support’ in dealing with the violence

Theresa May, home secretary, voices her support for the Metropolitan police for their efforts to deal with Saturday's violence:

"I condemn utterly the violence in Tottenham last night.

"Such disregard for public safety and property will not be tolerated, and the Metropolitan police have my full support in restoring order.

"I want to pay tribute to the officers who put themselves in harm's way."