I've got to be honest, I'm disappointed with the Government response to this.
There is no doubting that those extra Police are going to help and they've been doing the best they can. There however was still no clear message of the consequences. These people have already proved they are of low IQ, it's no good saying that you will eventually get caught, they can't put two and two together to see that.
What they need is a clear message, such as:
- We will use rubber bullets, you will get hurt.
or
- Anyone arrested tonight will be charged under the terrorism act and spend the next five years in jail.
The message that has been sent out this morning to the troublemakers is "Try again" but we've got more people this time. Hopefully it will make a difference, but I think it's only after whatever happens tonight that they will then decide to actually some force.