The London Riots

As many of you know, I count London as a city where I live. Because of this, it has been a horrible experience watching these past four days as one of our favourite places on Earth is burnt and looted at the hands of criminals.

(Roofs of Hoxton in Hackney)

On this issue, I stand firmly with the Metropolitan Police. They are by no means perfect, and the events of the past four days have given all Londoners cause for serious reflection -- not only into the death of Mark Duggan and the police response to the riots -- but also to the wider criminal justice system of England. At this time however, instead of laying blame, I would like to offer my support to London’s principal police force and their efforts to quell the riots and re-establish the rule of law in the British capital. I would also like to stand in support with the vast majority of Londoners who are the innocent victims of this ordeal and are now working to get our city back to normal by sweeping the streets and helping those who have had their homes and business destroyed.

Good luck fellow Londoners! I look forward to seeing you soon and will be happy to be back.

(Camden Streets near the edge of Westminster)

(Trafalgar Square looking down White Hall towards the Houses of Parliament)