can't find info on how the riots in London started?

[cableman24]

Any one have info on this? All I'm finding is saying that the protestors are just being destructive.

[valerief]

1. The last straw was when some cop killed a local kid, but I'd blame the government's

lack of ensuring a proper education and jobs exist for their restless, disadvantaged youth. You know, just like here. I guess they'll want to toss them in prison and sell them to the highest corporate bidder. You know, just like here.

I did see one video with an older guy who said his son (black) was stopped by the police so many times he doesn't remember how many. You know, just like here.

[cableman24]

3. thanks for the info!

Still doesn't explain why they are stealing tv's and clothes.

[muriel_volestrangler]

5. 29 year old, not a kid, FWIW

Worth pointing out many of those who have appeared in court have had jobs.

[cableman24]

6. what does having a job have to do with this?

If anything they should be working and not looting if they have a job!

[muriel_volestrangler]

9. The person I was replying to said

"I'd blame the government's lack of ensuring a proper education and jobs exist for their restless, disadvantaged youth". So it's worth pointing that many looters do have jobs. Or did, before this.

[valerief]

7. Kid. Young man. At my age, they're all kids to me. I must confess to not knowing what

their rage is about. We have so much here in America.

[Warpy]

2. Wikipedia is on top of things, as usual.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_England_riots

[CarmanK]

4. A Young black man was killed by Police over reaction!

It could have something to do with the austerity measures that Cameron enacted. He downsized the police force, crippling their ability to quick response to community situations. This did not have to be. GOVT is not a business, it is a separate, distinct and wholly responsible entity that is in place by consent of the people to protect the common good. Cameron's priorities are out of order and balance with the needs of the community.

[alltherage]

8. The first night was over the shooting

The nights that followed were done for fun. The chav trash of London were living it up, and are on record as saying it was a gas to be stealing, and getting stuff for nothing.

[FarCenter]

10. The Man Whose Death Sparked The British Riots Was A Notorious Crime Lord's Nephew

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/mark-duggan-noonan-london-riots-2011-8