Lambeth council has contacted faith groups and sanctuary services in the borough to offer reassurance and support following racist violence across the country.
The council is also liaising closely with the Metropolitan police.
The council said there was intelligence suggesting the possibility of protests in parts of London this evening (7 August), but not in Lambeth.
“We know that the Metropolitan Police are preparing to respond and working with councils in those local areas on ensuring community unity,” the council said.
It welcomed the government decision to deploy thousands of riot police to areas affected by the violence, “as far-right activists continue to twist the horrific events in Southport last week for their own abhorrent agenda”.
Cllr Dr Mahamed Hashi, Lambeth council’s cabinet member for safer communities, said: “At present intelligence suggests there is no direct threat to Lambeth, and we remain united in rejecting hate.
“However we are liaising with faith groups, sanctuary services, the Met Police, our MPs and other stakeholders to ensure that we are fully up to date with the situation on the ground.”
“Councils across London are coming together to share intelligence and promote messages of unity.
“We are also united in condemning the mindless rioting, violence and the incredibly distressing targeting of sanctuary seekers, Muslim communities and Black, Asian and multi-ethnic people which we have seen in some parts of the country.”
Dr Hashi welcomed a government announcement of security funding for mosques that feel at risk, and encouraged people to take that up where needed by visiting www.gov.uk/places-of-worship.
Residents who see or hear anything of concern are asked to call the police on 999.
