Brixton violence and looting (7th Aug 2011)

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I reckon that they should mostly be open tomorrow from what I can see, although I guess that depends on how long he forensic work takes.

Footlocker however is pretty fucked and I can't see reopening for a while. There are flats above there too apparently and they are quite badly damaged by all accounts

Well, like has been said, practically every shop (not to mention the High Road itself) has CCTV so hopefully that'll speed things up

I'm sorry for whoever lived above Footlocker though

Obviously doesn't occur to these people that people could be living above shops, or if does, they don't give a toss

 

[Pickman's model]

Well, like has been said, practically every shop (not to mention the High Road itself) has CCTV so hopefully that'll speed things up

has no bearing. footage will likely be taken to the viido bit at lambeth.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

has no bearing. footage will likely be taken to the viido bit at lambeth.

What do you mean?

 

[Pie 1]

Londoners, on the other hand, are feckless, workshy and socially deviant in nature, living off drug dealing, theft, robbery and the handling of stolen goods

They've got our number.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Londoners, on the other hand, are feckless, workshy and socially deviant in nature, living off drug dealing, theft, robbery and the handling of stolen goods

They've got our number.

I already quoted that bit!

 

[Pie 1]

I already quoted that bit!

Pah,- I'm rusty , give us a break! - I come back after a year away & find the boards are all poncy powder blue. Thought I was on bloody Mumsnet for a second.

 

[editor]

I've just heard some pretty awful tales of what happened outside the Barrier Block last night, with some poor 18 year old kid getting chased and beaten by a gang of youths and then getting stabbed in the eye. One of the residents took him into the block and probably saved his life.

The ambulance didn't turn up in over an hour so another resident drove the kid to hospital. The police apparently refused to come into the block, such is its notoriety.

Another poor sod was beaten to a pulp outside the block when he objected to a gang of kids making adverse comments about his girlfriend, while residents reported kids trashing cars and vandalising shops. A huge crowd gathered outside the block and despite residents calling the police multiple times, none turned up in four hours.

There was also reports of youths throwing rocks at cops and forcing a retreat down the street. The William Hill betting shop was smashed up too.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Pah,- I'm rusty , give us a break! - I come back after a year away & find the boards are all poncy powder blue. Thought I was on bloody Mumsnet for a second.

Well besides the colour, do you like the new boards?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I've just heard some pretty awful tales of what happened outside the Barrier Block last night, with some poor 18 year old kid getting chased and beaten by a gang of youths and then getting stabbed in the eye. One of the residents took him into the block and probably saved his life.

The ambulance didn't turn up in over an hour so another resident drove the kid to hospital. The police apparently refused to come into the block, such is its notoriety.

Another poor sod was beaten to a pulp outside the block when he objected to a gang of kids making adverse comments about his girlfriend, while residents reported kids trashing cars and vandalising shops. A huge crowd gathered outside the block and despite residents calling the police multiple times, none turned up in four hours.

There was also reports of youths throwing rocks at cops and forcing a retreat down the street. The William Hill betting shop was smashed up too.

That's bad news. Hope those injured make a full recovery. That's shocking that the police refused to come into your block. That's like police behaviour from the 80s. Didn't realise they were still at it

 

[Pickman's model]

What do you mean?

two different sorts of police work, one relying on looking at the scene on the scene, one relying at looking at cctv of the scene.

 

[Pickman's model]

That's bad news. Hope those injured make a full recovery. That's shocking that the police refused to come into your block. That's like police behaviour from the 80s. Didn't realise they were still at it

was very much on the cards given their inability to turn up to reports of burglaries, muggings etc when there isn't a riot going on.

 

[kittyP]

I've just heard some pretty awful tales of what happened outside the Barrier Block last night, with some poor 18 year old kid getting chased and beaten by a gang of youths and then getting stabbed in the eye. One of the residents took him into the block and probably saved his life.

The ambulance didn't turn up in over an hour so another resident drove the kid to hospital. The police apparently refused to come into the block, such is its notoriety.

Another poor sod was beaten to a pulp outside the block when he objected to a gang of kids making adverse comments about his girlfriend, while residents reported kids trashing cars and vandalising shops. A huge crowd gathered outside the block and despite residents calling the police multiple times, none turned up in four hours.

There was also reports of youths throwing rocks at cops and forcing a retreat down the street. The William Hill betting shop was smashed up too.

 

[Badgers]

Horrid stuff Ed. Suspect there is more of this news to filter through yet.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

was very much on the cards given their inability to turn up to reports of burglaries, muggings etc when there isn't a riot going on.

Well yes, but I suppose I thought the advent of black cabs re-entering Brixton, maybe estates were considered safe to enter now.

Are there still estates where milkmen/postmen won't deliver to (although I realise most Londoners probably buy their milk at a shop nowadays)

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Lee Jasper on Sky news now

 

[Mrs Magpie]

When was this supposed to be happening, editor? Pip went home that way and some drunk guy tried to chat her up and youth from the estate told him to back off. When I went out to see what might be happening, nothing was happening.

 

[Pickman's model]

Well yes, but I suppose I thought the advent of black cabs re-entering Brixton, maybe estates were considered safe to enter now.

Are there still estates where milkmen/postmen won't deliver to (although I realise most Londoners probably buy their milk at a shop nowadays)

i'm not sure the police take their lead from taxi drivers

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

i'm not sure the police take their lead from taxi drivers

Yes I know that!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Look at all these people behind Lee Jasper desperate to get their faces on tv

 

[Pickman's model]

Yes I know that!

yes cos i just said it

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

yes cos i just said it

NO

 

[editor]

When was this supposed to be happening, editor?

It definitely happened - I spoke to the woman and another resident who administered first aid to the guy who'd been stabbed. Several other residents have confirmed that it was very, very ugly outside the block last night - and these are people who've lived in Brixton for decades.

Not sure about times...

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

It definitely happened - I spoke to the woman and another resident who administered first aid to the guy who'd been stabbed. Several other residents have confirmed that it was very, very ugly outside the block last night - and these are people who've lived in Brixton for decades.

Not sure about times...

Wouldn't surprise me at all. If looters are mugging other looters, certainly wouldn't put it past them to attack other people for no reason at all

 

[gabi]

kickin off again downstairs. coppers everywhere. more windows smashed by the looks.

 

[editor]

kickin off again downstairs. coppers everywhere. more windows smashed by the looks.

There were hotheads shouting at the cops at the taped off end of Brixton Road (opp Ritzy) earlier. Rumours are rife that some folks are hell bent on more action tonight.

 

[Badgers]

kickin off again downstairs. coppers everywhere. more windows smashed by the looks.

Where?

Surprised that this is happening on a sunny Monday afternoon despite last nights problems.

 

[gabi]

h&m seems to have been hit again. more glass n shit. god knows how they got thru the cordon in the daylight. heard some bangs a few mins ago but didnt look.

 

[London_Calling]

I'd imagine they're replacing the old glass by knocking what's left out of the frames ...

 

[editor]

Where?

Surprised that this is happening on a sunny Monday afternoon despite last nights problems.

There were more than a few highly agitated folks gathered by the cordon half an hour ago.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I'd imagine they're replacing the old glass by knocking what's left out of the frames ...

Maybe it's glaziers?