Riots - Page 40

09-08-2011, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Damien

Like I said, they are unlikely to have a balanced view of the situation or their son. That said they are entitled to justice so the IPCC is investigating and then we'll see if anyone needs to be held accountable other than just their son.

agreed ,i fear they will have a long wait though i think 6mths was mentioned on Sky

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Originally Posted by Scary

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nice one Mick ,quick and decisive action ,care to run for PM ?

Gary L · 09-08-2011, 19:34

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Originally Posted by martyh

nice one Mick ,quick and decisive action ,care to run for PM ?

No. we wouldn't like his policies

denphone · 09-08-2011, 19:34

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Originally Posted by martyh

agreed ,i fear they will have a long wait though i think 6mths was mentioned on Sky

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nice one Mick ,quick and decisive action ,care to run for PM ?

No l am nominating you Martyh for that.

Stuart · 09-08-2011, 19:39

Can't find the post where it was requested, but I agree that as the Riots are no longer limited to London, a thread title change is needed. So, I changed it.

devilincarnate · 09-08-2011, 19:45

Breaking into the Arndale Centre

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14449675

Jimmy-J · 09-08-2011, 19:54

The idiot caught on camera starting the fire at Miss Selfridges

http://www.itv.com/granada/miss-self...-on-fire44970/

denphone · 09-08-2011, 19:56

l thought l would put this on as it kind of shows the solidarity and goodwill from the vast amount of people who are a force for good in this country.

20.44 Our reporter Heidi Blake has got in touch about the now-famous Peckham Poundland:

The boarded-up window of a looted branch of Poundland in Peckham has been turned into a message board under the heading: "Why we love Peckham". Hundreds of local people have covered the boards in coloured post-it notes with messages of good will and solidarity following the riots which have shaken the community.

Here are a selection of the messages:

- Diversity of culture and foods. Celebration of diverse interests.
- Family, belonging, creativity.
- Because God loves Peckham.
- Because it is my home. There is so much potential here.
- All my children and grandchildren were born here.
- Because there are more people here that care about Peckham than those who don't.
- I have lived here for 22 years and it is full of good people. Keep everyone safe

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...iots-live.html

Mal · 09-08-2011, 20:01

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...ester-14467588

denphone · 09-08-2011, 20:03

Around 100 youths looted Foot Asylum in the Arndale Centre in Manchester after two raiders smashed open the glass entrance with a large stone slab.

The Press Association reports:

Once the glass was shattered, youngsters rushed in and carried out clothing and shoes.

They dispersed towards Deansgate when a police van arrived at the scene and a lone officer in riot gear stepped out.

Officers with dogs then began to patrol the area. A line of officers then blocked the bottom of Market Street at the junction with Cross Street.

Large groups of people began to gather along Deansgate. Looters helped themselves to bottles of alcohol from Sainsbury's Local at the corner of Bridge Street.

The thieving continued for several minutes in front of onlookers. All had grabbed what they wanted and disappeared into the side streets before three police vans arrived

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/blog/20...four-live-blog

devilincarnate · 09-08-2011, 20:09

2103: A policeman and his dog walk towards a burning car in Birmingham.

Also it seems like they are all at it?

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2104: Tom Steedman describes to the BBC News Channel watching rioters target a Salford supermarket. He says they managed to drive away police who had been defending the store. "[The rioters] then proceeded to smash through all the shutters on the store, it's been completely looted, and now they've set the store on fire." Mr Steedman says he has seen a lot of people walking away with bags. "It's not just youths, there was actually a family drove up in a car and filled up their boot with stuff from Lidl and drove off."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14449675

AdamD · 09-08-2011, 20:12

Unbelievable

lowei · 09-08-2011, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Jimmy-J

The idiot caught on camera starting the fire at Miss Selfridges

http://www.itv.com/granada/miss-self...-on-fire44970/

BBC NEWS: Miss Selfridges has been set on fire in Manchester,Apparently looters were annoyed when they realised that they don't actually sell fridges

Hom3r · 09-08-2011, 20:15

I'm amazed that so far there has only been one recorded death.

denphone · 09-08-2011, 20:17

A number of blazes were started by juveniles rioting at a young offenders institution in Bristol tonight, the local fire service said.

My colleague, Beatrice Woolf, reports that up to 10 teenagers at Ashfield set fire to rubbish in one of the wings at about 7.50pm.

It took members of staff about 50 minutes to extinguish the flames, according to Avon Fire and Rescue Service, who were put on standby.

"About seven to 10 people were involved in a riot," a spokesman said. "The prison staff are now dealing with the perpetrators."

The fires were said to be small, with the level of damage done unclear. Some 400 male juveniles aged between 15 and 18 are held at Ashfield after being sentenced in courts across the South West, Wales, the Midlands and the London area

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/blog/20...four-live-blog

AdamD · 09-08-2011, 20:18

I agree Hom3r.

I feel sorry for the innocent shop owners being caught up in this, not to mention the families in flats above shops, to.