Apologies, Karen, if this is better suited to the Dog House.
As you have likely seen from news reports, there is currently terrible rioting occurring in the UK cities of London, Birmingham and Liverpool, but predominantly London.
Businesses and homes have been torched, police and bystanders attacked and injured, the violence is out of control.
I've just heard from friends, and recently on national radio, that riots have started up in Camden, the area of London I live in when at university. Some of the local entertainment industries, which Camden is famous for, have apparently been smashed up and possibly looted. I have an empty flat ready to be moved into this week in Camden. Can't say I'm not worried...
I also have a close friend, and flatmate, who lives in Lewisham, one of the worst hit areas. I'm waiting to hear from her and hope she is OK.
I've met so many people who turn their noses up at London and spent a year defending what a great place it is to live as a student... now I only feel a sorrow for the hellhole it is portraying itself as.
Please, Pet Talk, keep the people of London in your thoughts tonight as these riots continue.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14449675
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