I probably watched more of the day day unfold than most, if not all of you.
I was seconded into the control team as the company I work for had real concerns based on Police intel that our stores were very likely to be attacked. You may be able to guess who I work for but that is besides the point.
I spent the entire day draughting security guards round London to protect our stores and staff, and also monitored all the facebook, websites and Twitter feeds of known groups intent on causing trouble.
The Police were also acting on the same, but better information.
Before the horses charged there was a lot of internet chatter about violence breaking out in that area, from people in that area. I sat next to two ex-Policemen that work in our security department.
They were right to charge. Get over it.