[Texas Eagle]

What! The concept of self-defense is still alive in Britain?

Heads will roll for this!

[Vigilanteman]

Here you have the official view of the ruling class, right from the article:

But a 23-year-old council worker, who had just been evacuated from Hackney town hall due to fears of further rioting, said he was concerned tensions between communities could increase.

"It is just going to make matters worse. I would hate to see this turn into a generational or racial battle."

It may not be as nuanced and polished as an official ruling class document would have read, but the guy is 23 years old, so give him a break.

Defending your property is only going to make matters worse and could lead to racial and generational conflict.

Things will be better if you just let the "youths" have their way. Got it? < / sarcasm >

[Socon-Econ]

The thugs committed all that mayhem without using guns? Gotta start banning pipes and baseball bats.

[NonValueAdded]

What! The concept of self-defense is still alive in Britain?

only in the immigrants, it would appear. The gentry is likely shocked and will do something about it.