You might have heard that there have been riots in the UK for the past few days. The first 3 days have been met by a surprisingly soft approach by the police. They were ordered to stand by and watch as looters burned the city. Now, as disarmed shopkeepers and residents are crying for help, the Prime Minister is granting the police unchecked power.
Economic problems can easily be used to create a veritable Police State.
London riots: Police were soft on looters because they were 'ordered to stand and observe'
Economic problems can easily be used to create a veritable Police State.
London riots: Police were soft on looters because they were 'ordered to stand and observe'
Prime Minister: The fightback is under wayPolice were ordered to 'stand and observe' rioters as they laid waste to London's streets instead of confronting them, it was claimed today.
Scotland Yard insiders have revealed teams were frustrated at their inability to wade in and arrest troublemakers while they looted and burnt out shops.
They had apparently been told to try and contain any violence but not to haul away offenders who would instead be identified through video footage later, according to The Times.
"Whatever tactics the police feel they need to employ, they will have legal backing to do so," he said.
There have also been calls for far more robust measures - including plastic bullets, water cannon and even the Army - to quell the chaos.