Can I just say?

[michglas]

That my heart goes out to all those families living in and around the areas hit by riots. I hope you all come out of unscathed and your children do not have to experience any of it first hand.

[CogitoErgoSometimes]

And I hope any parents living in the affected areas know where their children are tonight. When kids as young as 11 are joining in the bunfight, there's something really badly wrong.

[LauraIngallsWilder]

The headline on todays Sun says kids as young as 7....................
I commented to my 9yo that I couldnt understand how a parent could let their child out to be involved in stuff like this - he said maybe the parents are chucking stuff too :(

Awful awful
Big unmumsnet hug to anyone personally affected by all this.
Im in rural nowhere but am crying :(

[breadandbutterfly]

Am thinking of all of those affected. Please stay safe. Very very sad days. I love London...my city.

Bastards.

[cookcleanerchaufferetc]

Ditto.

[inkyfingers]

Laura - news today said that a policeman had seen rioters entering Argos, followed by mums with kids helping themselves to stuff.