Croydon in flames

[Giraffe]

Friend of mine in Enfield has just been evacuated from a hotel as there is a large blaze opposite.

 

[TSB]

Riots now in Liverpool! FFS!

Just a rumour.

Or not...

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Working in Croydon I've been on the phone to some of my work colleagues this evening to make sure everyone's ok. Scary stuff.

 

[seagull_special]

It wouldn't be a sad reflection on the police. This is beyond police work. Its a war zone,. Apartments are being burnt to the ground. This is beyond the work of the police IMO, this is now in the Armys terrrority.

You say yourself "little shits" all over the country are watching this and saying, that looks easy. Wouldn't be thinking that way if the army was there, and there were a few ringleaders/rioters laying shot in the gutter.

This is deadly serious mate, and could very very fast get very out of hand in a number of ways. They need to crush it now.

scary times! I think if the army were called in to deal with the situation which may become a necessity very quickly, the police will be undermined in the eyes of the 'Little shits' not that they have any respect for anyone. I genuinely feel that the police have had a total 'shit-cake' of a deal and their morale must be at an all time low and to have the army brought in will be devastating.

 

[Ernest]

Just a rumour.

Film on Sky News

 

[clarkey]

Riots now in Liverpool! FFS!

That video Sky are showing was tweeted 2 and a half hours ago saying its from Woolwich. Could be misinfo on Skys part

yfrog Video : http://yfrog.com/0wtduz - Uploaded by jelvesie

 

[TSB]

That's just a regular monday night in Liverpool, isn't it?

 

[darkcore1977]

That video Sky are showing was tweeted 2 and a half hours ago saying its from Woolwich. Could be misinfo on Skys part

yfrog Video : http://yfrog.com/0wtduz - Uploaded by jelvesie

Been on liverpool forum no trouble there and yeah that clip is london .

 

[Ernest]

Been on liverpool forum no trouble there and yeah that clip is london .

Been confirmed as problems in Liverpool

 

[clarkey]

Been on liverpool forum no trouble there and yeah that clip is london .

Seems there may be trouble up there, just not that video. BBC running quotes from Mersey Police, sounds small scale though.

 

[TSB]

Liverpool:
0059:

Merseyside Police confirm they are dealing with a number of incidents in South Liverpool, including cars being set alight. Members of the public have been advised to avoid Smithdown Road, Lodge Lane and Upper Parliament Street. In a statement, Merseyside Police's Andy Ward said: "Officer have tonight dealt with a small number of incidents of violence across the city. We will not tolerate any violence on the streets of Liverpool and have taken swift and robust action in response."

 

[Mr Burns]

scary times! I think if the army were called in to deal with the situation which may become a necessity very quickly, the police will be undermined in the eyes of the 'Little shits' not that they have any respect for anyone. I genuinely feel that the police have had a total 'shit-cake' of a deal and their morale must be at an all time low and to have the army brought in will be devastating.

I know we have Rozzers on here, maybe they will tell us, but I would think they'd love to see the army dish out harsh punishment to the rioters. They haven't got the arsenal or the numbers. Nothing to do with cuts, theres just not enough of them

 

[Surport Local Team]

sick and tired of local mob rule in estates, now destroying shops etc. enough start fighting back. army to gain control, police to arrest!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

"TheRock Dwayne Johnson
Team Bring It UK - We lockin it down and gettin some order over there? #LondonRiots"

 

[seagull_special]

The most amazing thing, to date, is the only report of physical harm seems to be the 'non-fateful shooting in Croydon'.

It's hard to believe it's only been that, but I hope that's the case.

All thoughts with the emergency services who are out there trying to keep the good guys safe. It must be terrifying.

Whole heartedly agree with your sentiments, must be horrendous for the emergency services

 

[turnstiler]

Night all. Stay safe up there in Croydon/London way.

 

[Rowdey]

Some locals from SE19 interrupted a group of hoodies while they were eyeing up Blockbusters.. Held them off for a while before being outnumbered and frankly too scared..Police and BB HQ long called but with no response..

 

[Bozza]

Good god - have you seen the Waltham Abbey stuff on BBC News ? (I've just turned over from Sky)

 

[Washie]

Good god - have you seen the Waltham Abbey stuff on BBC News ? (I've just turned over from Sky)

over 100 people at work isn't it? disgusting

 

[TSB]

0224: Spent last few minutes checking unbelievable rumour that the London Eye is on fire. Only one picture so far, can’t tell if it’s a fake or not