Live facial recognition cameras will be rolled out in new areas across England as part of a crime crackdown. A fleet of vans kitted with the facial recognition technology will be rolled out in seven new areas in the UK over the coming weeks.

The UK government is deploying more Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans across the country to locate suspects of serious crimes. This initiative aims to bolster police presence and use advanced technology effectively.

The Home Office says the technology helps locate suspects but civil liberties groups warn of heightened surveillance.