Children who took part in riots last summer were primarily driven by curiosity and the “thrill of the moment”, rather than far-right ideology and social media misinformation, the children’s commissioner for England has said. Deep distrust in the police and a lack of opportunities were also behind some children’s decisions to take part. Violence broke out across the country in the days and weeks following the murders of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport in July 2024. A government spokesperson said the mobilisation of the police and criminal justice system to bring perpetrators of all ages to justice was vital in restoring order. Dame Rachel de Souza said her interviews with children who had been charged over the disorder “paints a more complex picture” about why they became involved.
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