[arista]

[Mobs of feral youths ran wild in Clapham
once again on Tuesday evening with terrified
families barricaded inside high street stores
in the latest wave of Easter holiday chaos.

Clips circulating on social media showed
crowds of teens tearing through the
neighbourhood in south London,
terrorising locals and forcing shops to close.

Metropolitan Police vehicles could
be seen desperately trying to move through
the throng of rioters who took to the streets
in broad daylight on Tuesday afternoon,
responding to a social media trend
encouraging teens to 'linkup' en masse.]


[The Marks and Spencer on the high
street - which was looted by a similar flash mob
over the weekend leading to two arrests - shut early
amid fears of a further raid on its aisles.
A security guard working for the supermarket
told the Daily Mail they had to lock shoppers
in for a short while,
before gradually allowing them to be
escorted out by officers.

Meanwhile, a local Waitrose also closed its doors,
sticking a 'police advised' closure notice onto
its front door, and Boot's was targeted 'very badly']



[Mobs of feral youths are running wild in
Clapham once again with terrified families barricaded
inside high street stores in the latest wave
of Easter holiday chaos]





https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ham-AGAIN.html

[Zizu]

Maybe they should arrest as many as possible then give them an automatic 3 years stay in a young offenders institution or borstal for each and every one of them

That would stop this overnight

[Crimson Dynamo]

video from last night: https://x.com/PaulEmbery/status/2039...863958893?s=20

[Parmy]

Maybe the parents should have been at home teaching some discipline instead of out building the country all day.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Mayor Sadiq Khan frequently describes London as "the greatest city in the world to live,
work and study", championing it as a diverse, welcoming, and progressive "home for
everyone". He often emphasizes building bridges rather than walls, aiming to make London
a "byword for opportunity".

[Livia]

London is gone. We have to accept it. Heart-breaking but true.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Livia

London is gone. We have to accept it. Heart-breaking but true.

I have seen YouTube footage of droves of youths fighting and causing havoc in the centre of Manchester- broad daylight. Not looting just causing mayhem

[Cherie]

I am sure Starmer will be down on this lot like a ton of bricks like he did just two years ago? Prison time is coming ...lol

[Crimson Dynamo]

Laila Cunningham, the Reform UK candidate for Mayor of London, told The Telegraph: “When groups of teenagers feel confident enough to rampage through shopping areas, target businesses and film it for social media, that tells you something fundamental has shifted.

“The fear of consequences has gone. This is what lawless London looks like. The truth is, the public has already lost confidence.”

[Glenn.]

It was a social media meet up, loads turned up, a few started acting up and it escalated.

Shops shut, police stepped in, and it looked bigger than it really was.

Nothing deeper to it, despite what people are trying to claim.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

It was a social media meet up, loads turned up, a few started acting up and it escalated.

Shops shut, police stepped in, and it looked bigger than it really was.

Nothing deeper to it, despite what people are trying to claim.

Yeah its nothing shops having to close and keep customers inside for their own safety, nothing to see here at all

A great family day out to the struggling high street, just what it needed a welcome shot in the arm for businesses

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Yeah its nothing shops having to close and keep customers inside for their own safety, nothing to see here at all

A great family day out to the struggling high street, just what it needed a welcome shot in the arm for businesses

I didn’t condone any of it, maybe read what I actually said.

Explaining what caused something isn’t the same as defending it.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

It was a social media meet up, loads turned up, a few started acting up and it escalated.

Shops shut, police stepped in, and it looked bigger than it really was.

Nothing deeper to it, despite what people are trying to claim.

Yes,
the Police need to turn off the Internet
in that zone
(They would need undercover youths
letting them know)

To stop this

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

It was a social media meet up, loads turned up, a few started acting up and it escalated.

Shops shut, police stepped in, and it looked bigger than it really was.

Nothing deeper to it, despite what people are trying to claim.

Looking at the numerous videos online the innocent bystanders/ shoppers looked absolutely terrified and with good reason

Anyone over 60 or parents with children would be panic stricken seeing hundreds of out of control youths running towards them

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Yeah its nothing shops having to close and keep customers inside for their own safety, nothing to see here at all

A great family day out to the struggling high street, just what it needed a welcome shot in the arm for businesses

The most worrying thing is to see people playing it down and trying to justify it like this kind of thing is normal.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

It was a social media meet up, loads turned up, a few started acting up and it escalated.

Shops shut, police stepped in, and it looked bigger than it really was.

Nothing deeper to it, despite what people are trying to claim.

It's not the first time it's happened, and it wouldn't happen at a TIBB, meet up

So pray tell, what makes these feral youths different to the rest of us.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Parmy

It's not the first time it's happened, and it wouldn't happen at a TIBB, meet up

So pray tell, what makes these feral youths different to the rest of us.

It’s the situation. Big crowds organised online, loads of teenagers in one place at the same time, and it only takes a few to kick things off and it snowballs.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

It’s the situation. Big crowds organised online, loads of teenagers in one place at the same time, and it only takes a few to kick things off and it snowballs.

like all the violence at Taylor Swift concerts?

[Glenn.]

That’s honestly one of the worst comparisons I’ve seen.

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

It’s the situation. Big crowds organised online, loads of teenagers in one place at the same time, and it only takes a few to kick things off and it snowballs.

I could forgive you for thinking that if this were Saturdays events....but it's not, it's Tuesday night's events, and that was billed as Clapham part 2 on the socials..therefore each and every one if them was there to take part in the looting and mayhem..


So why? What makes them think it's acceptable?

[Ammi]

Police issue update after disorder in Clapham on Tuesday night

Officers have urged those involved in recent disorder in Clapham – and their parents or guardians – to consider the consequences of their actions, as a ‘robust and visible’ policing plan is put in place for the area this afternoon.

More arrests will be made over the coming days, following the incidents yesterday and on Saturday, as officers trawl through a significant volume of CCTV and body worn video. Just because you have not yet been arrested does not mean you will not be. Specialist officers are also working to identify those who played a leading or organising role, so that ring leaders and others encouraging this behaviour can be held to account.

The Met has a strong policing plan in place to prevent and deal with any future disorder. This includes increasing police officer numbers in the area and the use of dispersal orders, as officers take a zero-tolerance approach.

Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, the Met has also made clear that anyone involved in similar events or caught promoting them will be dealt with decisively. We also expect social media companies to play their part by taking responsibility for content on their platforms that promotes or incites disorder.

Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing in the area, said:
“We recognise the concern that this incident will have caused the community in Clapham.

“We have a clear plan in place should any further disorder take place in the coming days and are in close contact with our partners and businesses in the area.
“Our officers will continue to maintain a strong, visible presence around Clapham and we will respond robustly to any reports of disorder, thefts or planned meet-ups.
“I’d urge those young people who think this is just a bit of fun to carefully consider the consequences. Events like this, fuelled by online trends and viral content on platforms such as TikTok, can quickly escalate and lead to serious outcomes. If you join in or cause further disorder, you should expect to be arrested and risk a criminal record, which can have long-lasting consequences for your future, including employment opportunities and potentially your ability to travel.

“There is widespread CCTV coverage on streets and in businesses in the area and we’re already reviewing that footage, as well as officers’ body worn video cameras, to identify those who committed offences on Saturday and last night.
“The parents/ guardians of those involved in last night’s disorder also have a role to play. I’d appeal to them to take responsibility – to be proactive in knowing where their children are and who they’re with, and to take steps to make sure they’re not involved in this sort of unacceptable antisocial behaviour.”
From around 17:00hrs last night, officers responded to reports of anti-social behaviour involving a group of several hundred young people in Clapham High Street and Clapham Common.

Young people were reported to be attempting to access shops and a restaurant on Clapham High Street. They also lit fires and set off fireworks on Clapham Common. Contrary to some reports, we did not see looting or widespread criminal damage.

Similar behaviour had taken place in the same area on Saturday night, with videos shared widely on Monday.

Acting on information suggesting plans for a repeat last night, a dispersal order was authorised in advance and additional officers were deployed to ensure any antisocial behaviour could be dealt with quickly.

Around 100 officers were involved in responding to the anti-social behaviour over the course of the evening.

Five people were assaulted, including four police officers. One officer was taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering an injury to his arm while making an arrest.

Three girls, a 17-year-old and two aged 13, were arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. The 17-year-old has been charged and bailed to appear at court later this month. The two 13-year-olds have been granted bail.

Editor's notes:
Three teenage girls were arrested on suspicion of theft and assault following anti-social behaviour involving a large group of young people in Clapham High Street on Saturday, 28 March.

A Section 35 dispersal order allows police to direct individuals to leave a specified area for up to 48 hours if their presence or behaviour is likely to contribute to harassment, alarm, distress, crime or disorder.

https://news.met.police.uk/news/poli...y-night-507883

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Parmy

I could forgive you for thinking that if this were Saturdays events....but it's not, it's Tuesday night's events, and that was billed as Clapham part 2 on the socials..therefore each and every one if them was there to take part in the looting and mayhem..


So why? What makes them think it's acceptable?

No one’s said it’s acceptable.

Explaining how it happened isn’t the same as excusing it. You’re arguing against something no one’s actually claimed.

[bots]

with face recognition tech, those involved will be rounded up in the coming days

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by bots

with face recognition tech, those involved will be rounded up in the coming days

…absolutely, which is in the content of the police update…’just because you haven’t been yet/don’t think that you won’t be…’…in situations like this, the CCTV’s etc will all take time to go through….

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

No one’s said it’s acceptable.

Explaining how it happened isn’t the same as excusing it. You’re arguing against something no one’s actually claimed.

"Them"

What makes them think it's acceptable...


Please read properly next time.


So what makes them think it's acceptable? In your opinion.