Rioting, looting and mayhem has rocked London, England for the 3rd day as both blacks and whites react violently to the shooting of an unarmed black youth by police last week.
London’s Daily Mail published dramatic photos of the conflict in London as police and firefighters struggled to control riots in which officers have been attacked, shops looted and dozens of buildings set on fire. Jewelry stores and even a McDonald’s were burned to the ground and gutted of all merchandise.
“Ordinary people have had their lives turned upside down by this mindless thuggery,” said Scotland Yard Commander Christine Jones.
Unlike the American media, the British media have been unbiased in their coverage of the looting. British newspapers and television media show images of whites and blacks looting, breaking windows and setting fire to cars and property.
A Daily Mail reader noted that the looting did not stem from poverty, deprivation, lack of education, lack of affordable housing, nor discrimination. “Most of the people doing this looting are old enough to work and buy their OWN things,” another reader commented.
The violence started on Saturday after Marc Duggan was shot to death by police on Thursday.
Despite the mayhem, there have been no reported deaths. So far, 239 people have been arrested and 45 people have been charged.
Police are using CCTV surveillance images to identify looters and hoodlums. The police are also urging residents to contact their children and get them off the streets until police can regain control.
