WAR IN LONDON ??? What was actually hapenned in the Great City of World... so... catastrophic...? ....London riots: August 7 as it happened Rolling coverage of the Tottenham riots and looting, which have since spread to Brixton, Enfield, Walthamstow, Wood Green and Chingford.....>>>.. London riots: live coverage • Violence erupts across capital on second night: 100 arrested • Brixton, Enfield, Walthamstow, Islington and Oxford Circus among areas hit • Three officers injured after being hit by car in Waltham Forest • Theresa May says rioters will 'face consequences of actions' • Bullet 'fired at police' was actually Met Police issue, tests show.

WAR IN LONDON ??? What was actually hapenned in the Great City of World... so... catastrophic...? 

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London riots: August 7 as it happened

Rolling coverage of the Tottenham riots and looting, which have since spread to Brixton, Enfield, Walthamstow, Wood Green and Chingford.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8688291/Tottenham-and-London-riots-August-7-as-it-happened.html

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Police guard a shop after looting broke out in Brixton on August 8, 2011 in London Photo: GETTY

By Donna Bowater and Ben Hazell

11:59PM BST 07 Aug 2011

• London riots: live coverage
• Violence erupts across capital on second night: 100 arrested
• Brixton, Enfield, Walthamstow, Islington and Oxford Circus among areas hit
• Three officers injured after being hit by car in Waltham Forest
• Theresa May says rioters will 'face consequences of actions'
• Bullet 'fired at police' was actually Met Police issue, tests show

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02:50 That's it for the live blog tonight. Our London riots live coverage will continue at sunrise. In the meantime, check our Crime News page for the latest updates.

02.45 Here are some more details from the police statement:

There has been looting in a number of boroughs in north, east and south London by small and mobile groups. Groups of youths continue to attack police officers and a number of police vehicles have been damaged.

Three officers have been taken to hospital after being hit by a fast moving vehicle at approx 00:45hrs. The officers were in the process of making arrests in Chingford Mount, Waltham Forest, in connection with youths looting a shop. Two officers are believed to have superficial injuries and the other has an injury to his knee.

Earlier tonight in Walthamstow Central more than 30 youths, many in masks, vandalised and looted a number shops including BHS. Officersattended the area and the situation is currently under control. Groups of youths are continuing to target shops in Waltham Forest and officers are on scene.

In Brixton there has been disorder and looting. LFB are dealing with a fire at Footlocker on Brixton High Road.

Rival gangs attended Kings College Hospital after two victims of minorstabbings were admitted resulting in a fight. The hospital has brought in additional security for the remainder of the night and officers remain on scene dealing with the initial stabbings.

In Enfield Town Centre and surrounding areas the disorder has been contained. Resources are in the area and the High Street remains cordoned off to contain the disorder.

Approximately 50 youths congregated in Oxford Circus and caused some damage to property. Officers attended the area and the situation is currently under control.

02.30 Police have confirmed that they are dealing with "copycat criminal activity" across the capital tonight. Affected areas include Brixton, Enfield, Walthamstow, Islington, Waltham Forest, Oxford Circusand Ponders End.

01.00 We're going to wrap our our live coverage for the night - we'll be back in the morning when a clearer picture of tonights disturbences should have emerged. We'll have all the latest reports on our Crimepage.

00.47 Confirmed from two witnesses: looting of sports shop in Kingsland Road shopping centre, Hackney. Gang of 30 pursued by cops.

00.45 There are further reports of looting in Brixton where a Foot Locker has been set on fire. Six fire engines have been sent to tackle the incident.

00.29 More Tweets from Raf Sanchez in Edmonton:

Crowd now throwing bricks at any police car that passes. Cops yet to disperse them.

Burning skip just pushed into the road in front of a police van

Bottle just thrown at a police car in Edmonton. Very tense but not yet blowing out.

Edmonton feels explosive. Cops in full riot gear, crowds with masks prowling the opposite side of the road.

00.17 Piers Morgan catches up with the events of the last two days:

More terrible scenes in London - what the hell is going on? And where are all the top politicians as Britain's Capital city burns?less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®  Favorite Retweet  ReplyPiers Morgan
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00.05 Spare a thought for Raf Sanchez, who has been on the scene in Tottenham all day. He has moved on to Edmonton:

In Edmonton. V diff vibe, cops in riot gear. Lots of people hanging around on the streets.less than a minute ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry  Favorite Retweet  ReplyRaf Sanchez
rafsanchez

23.50 Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy has said her constituency is calming down after trouble threatened to flare in east London. She appeals for people to stay away from the streets to allow police to do their jobs.

23.35 From Brixton, Andrew Hough reports violence is starting to escalate:

BREAKING On scene @ #Brixton. Large group of youths throwing bottles @ police. V v scary. All wearing scarfs. Its hit southless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®  Favorite Retweet  ReplyAndrew Hough
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23.30 Matthew Sparkes has this update from north London:

Three riot vans full of police heading down Seven Sisters Road toward Manor House...less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone  Favorite  Retweet ReplyMatthew Sparkes
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23.25 This is the scene in Brixton. Photo from Andrew Hough.

23.22 The leader of Enfield Council, Doug Taylor said events in Enfield today were linked to the scenes in Tottenham last night:

There's got to be a link to the extent that it's the day after and the police are hugely well organised in Tottenham so maybe this was seen as the place to have a second night.

Police have managed to clear the shopping area, but there have been youths causing random acts of criminal damage. We don't know where they're from. They appear to have arrived both by public transport and in cars, and they were very organised.

There's simply no place for this sort of action. It's got nothing to do with the shooting in Tottenham, we're a different borough.

In this borough we do have areas of deprivation and we need to work with young people and give them a chance and get them out of difficulty.

But I can't say there's a link between deprivation and this action. Each of these actions should be viewed in terms of damage to people and property.

23.15 In Brixton, Andrew Hough reports tensions rising in south London:

Unconfirmed reports police van smashed in. Mood all of a sudden tense. #Brixton #riots#Londonless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®  Favorite Retweet  ReplyAndrew Hough
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23.10 Meanwhile, Raf Sanchez has seen this shell of a car removed from the scene in Tottenham:

23.07 Looking into reports of a teenager injured in Edmonton; initial claims of a stabbing outside Working Men's Club.

22.59 Sky's Mark White reports the disturbances appear to be moving west:

Sources confirm a group of masked youths throwing stones at vehicles and at Westfield Shopping Centre in White City. Police en routeless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone  Favorite  Retweet ReplyMark White
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22.53 Matthew Holehouse has spoken to Scotland Yard about claims being made on Twitter:

Twitter rumours: Met Police say not aware of TSG being deployed to Walthamstow or of 'petrol bombs' being thrown onto carriageway of A10less than a minute ago via web  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyMatthew Holehouse
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22.47 Hearing that Tesco in Enfield has been looted.

22.43 This picture of damage to a T Mobile store in Wood Green from last night has come from the editor of Just Football via Twitter,@JustFootball.

22.40 Police dogs have been used in the arrests made in Enfield earlier tonight.

22.34 Andrew Hough has more on the scuffles in Brixton that injured three police officers.

Scotland Yard said "missiles" were thrown at an officer who attempted to intervene between a fight between youths. Sources said that stones and bottles were thrown at police.

Police said that "several" arrests had occurred in the area during the afternoon but added that they were not thought to be "disorder" related.

"We don't want has happened in other parts to happen down here so we have called in reinforcements from other areas, that is why you see a heavy presence here," one source told The Daily Telegraph.

22.22 Recovery vehicles are inside the police cordon in Tottenham to remove the remains of burned out cars, buses and vans, the BBC is reporting.

22.19 Scotland Yard is unable to give the number of arrests in Enfield tonight, only saying "several" have been detained. The number of arrests over riots in Tottenham remains at 55.

22.15 Our top story describes how the Met Police is facing criticism after the worst scenes of street riots for years.

22.13 Waiting for confirmation of the number of arrests in Enfield tonight. There are reports of a car and van on fire following last night's riots in Tottenham.

21.51 Mounted police arrive in Enfield along with police dogs, according to the latest pictures from Sky News. Sky's Neal Mann tweets this:

First pictures from our crew on ground in #Enfieldcoming in now showing lines of riot cops & people being chased by police dogs & handlersless than a minute ago via TweetDeck  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyNeal Mann
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21.42 Our London editor, Andrew Gilligan has this blog post on the different responses to the Tottenham riots from Ken Livingstone and David Lammy.

21.35 Details of an incident in Brixton, south London are coming through now. Three police officers were taken to hospital after a clash in Coldharbour Lane at around 6.30pm, Press Association is reporting. Missiles were thrown but the officers' injuries are not believed to be serious.

21.33 Reporter Raf Sanchez snaps this picture of police vans discreetly positioned on Tottenham High Road.

21.26 Back to Enfield, and Josie Ensor writes of scuffles outside HMV and Tesco with bricks and slabs of concrete being thrown.

21.16 Hearing that a chemist in Enfield is being attacked now after a raid on a jewellery store. More as we get it. In the meantime, Lord Harris of Peckham, the Tory peer and owner of the Carpetright store set alight in Saturday's riots, will offer financial help to those who lost their homes above his store.

21.05 Reporter Andrew Hough is in central Brixton and tells us police are out on the streets, prepared for any disturbances but says there is no trouble there at present. He sends this picture:

20.54 There are reports of a raid on a jewellery store in Enfield, prompting a quick reaction from police. Community organiser Ben Maloney tweets:

Police dogs and baton charges everywhere. It's all a blur of barking, crying, shouting and people running. #Enfieldless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®  Favorite Retweet  ReplyBen Maloney
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20.52 Early tests have found the bullet that was lodged in a police radio at the scene where Mark Duggan died was police issue, sources said tonight.

20.48 Reporter Matthew Holehouse tells us people are gathering in Enfield as police are braced for more confrontations.

Hundreds of youths are arriving in Enfield on foot or by car as locals fear a confrontation with police. Chris January, an Enfield resident and cameraman, said: "It's like a tinderbox. We are just waiting for it to kick off."

He said 300 youths aged between 12 and 18 had congregated near the station. Many are wearing masks and one has brought a large stereo. Many are arriving on foot or being ferried by car from outside the area. Several bins have been set on fire and fireworks let off, he said.

Earlier a car waiting at a traffic light was attacked, and a bottle thrown and smashed through its rear side window, Mr January said.

He estimated there were sixty riot police present, while three horse wagons are parked in Tesco's car park. Police have closed Enfield station.

20.38 Sky's James Birtles reports the disturbances in Enfield are under control.

In enfield town centre. One police car smashed up + lots of riot police. Tense, but no violence.less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®  Favorite Retweet  ReplyJames Birtles
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20.29 To recap following today's events:

• 55 people are in custody after riots in Tottenham overnight, including four who were arrested today.

• The family of Mark Duggan, who was shot by police on Thursday, has condemned the violence in Tottenham.

• Officers from five neighbouring forces have been drafted in to support the Metropolitan Police as they deal with the aftermath.• The IPCC said speculation Mr Duggan was assassinated by police in an execution was "categorically untrue".• Scotland Yard launches Operation Withern, an investigation into the riots.

• Serious disturbances spread to Enfield as a police car is vandalised.

20.15 Speaking on LBC 97.3FM just minutes ago, Enfield North MP Nick de Bois said the disorder in Enfield was encouraged via social media websites and caused by outsiders:

These people that I have been listening to as they go past are on their mobile phones, calling their friends, saying, 'when are you getting to Enfield?' Clearly an awful lot of people aren't from this borough.

There seems to have been a very well organised campaign over social media to try to engineer trouble here in Enfield. It has almost become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

There is no element of injustice that they are here for. They are here quite simply to cause trouble, to hurt local businesses and shops. This is nothing more than illegal criminal behaviour and I just hope that if the police conclude their investigation, that they do make arrests and those that are guilty receive a serious punishment from the courts.

20.05 Nick de Bois, Conservative MP for Enfield North, said there is no repeat of last night's violent scenes in the town.

Thugs now at work in #Enfield clashes with police in one location. Not a riot, but serious disturbance.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPad  Favorite  Retweet ReplyNick de Bois
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19.57 The Met has confirmed it has extra resources "geographically deployed on high visibility patrols" tonight. A team of senior officers will be on duty throughout the night. Commander Christine Jones made this statement:

We do have extra resources out tonight on duty across the capital. We are carefully monitoring any intelligence and ensuring we have our resources in the right places. No one wants to see a repeat of the scenes that we witnessed last night in Tottenham.

Our investigation team are continuing their work and those people responsible for the violence, disorder and crime we saw last night will be identified. Anyone else who thinks they can use the events from last night as an excuse to commit crime will be met by a robust response from us.

If you know anything about those who broke the law please let us know.

19.50 Reporter Raf Sanchez suggests the situation in Tottenham might be easing.

Vibe in #tottenham v relaxed at the moment. Glass still crunching underfoot but lots of kids and families out on the street.less than a minute ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry  Favorite Retweet  ReplyRaf Sanchez
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19.38 Scotland Yard has confirmed police were called to Enfield High Street just after 6.30pm after a police car was vandalised and two windows smashed.

19.32 There seems to be a police presence in Enfield, according to this picture from @WebleyP.

19.25 The number of arrests is now at 55, say Scotland Yard. There were 51 arrests last night and four today, most for burglary but also violent disorder, robbery, theft and handling stolen goods.

19.15 We have the full IPCC statement, which dismisses speculation thatMark Duggan was shot in an execution as "categorically untrue". From IPCC Commissioner Rachel Cerfontyne:

Mark Duggan's family and the community in Tottenham need answers about what happened to him - and we will investigate independently, thoroughly and robustly so that we can give them answers.

As an IPCC Commissioner I cannot ever have worked for the police and am entirely independent of them. My role is to oversee the investigation - which must also support the family, and address the concerns expressed by the community. To help me I have established a community reference group to ensure I am sensitive and responsive to those concerns.

I know there are concerns that we have not provided enough support to the family in the first days - and I am very sorry if anyone should feel that. Our investigators in fact made contact with the family on Friday, met them yesterday and I have met them today. I have spoken to Mark's mother today who told me she did not want to meet yet but would do so in the coming days.

Over the coming hours we will be interviewing key witnesses including firearms officers who attended the scene as well as independent witnesses. Whilst the investigation is at such a critical stage I cannot give out further bits of information until we have proven what is fact and what is rumour. There are however a number of things I would like to address.

Speculation that Mark Duggan was 'assassinated' in an execution style involving a number of shots to the head are categorically untrue. Following the formal identification of the body Mr Duggan's family know that this is not the case and I would ask anyone reporting this to be aware of its inaccuracy and its inflammatory nature.

The distress that Mr Duggan's family are in the midst of is understandable but the violence and disorder we have witnessed over the last 24 hours can never be acceptable.

19.12 While we wait for more from the IPCC, the BBC's Tarah Welsh has an update on the situation developing in Enfield.

Police car wrecked in Enfield - most rioters looked under 16, lots of young girls throwing concrete slabs through shop windows.less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone  Favorite  Retweet ReplyTarah Welsh
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18.56 Sky News reporting the IPCC statement confirms a non-police firearm found at the scene where Mark Duggan was shot. IPCC also apologises if the Duggan family feels they have not been supported well enough.

18.36 Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone tells Sky News: "It doesn't take a genius to recognise, we went through this 30 years ago and we're clearly going through it now. We're facing this with the prospect of demoralisation at the top of the Met."

18.33 We're expecting a statement from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) on the investigation into the death ofMark Duggan tonight.

18.23 Raf Sanchez has this picture from Lordship Lane, Tottenham. The devastation looks more like a bombing, he said.

18.19 Diane Abbott, Labour MP for Hackney North, is speaking to Sky News. She said: "The problem really arose with the death of Mark Duggan. The IPCC people could have done more to be with the Duggan family and reassure them. They should have been able to give the family more information."

17.52 Duncan Gardham, security correspondent, has been speaking to people in Tottenham, including Mark Duggan's mother, Pamela.

Outside the Duggan family home, close to the Broadwater Farm Estate, messages with flowers read: “Gang N17 Farm, Uncle Markie. Can’t believe I’m writing this. Heaven’s new angel. Never forgotten. Love you, Sara."

Another said: “Overly mad u’re gone brudda Mark.” Referring to the death of his cousin in a nightclub brawl, it added: “You and Smegs look after each other til we meet again, Jimmy and Cess P.

Mark Duggan’s mother Pamela, said: “I can’t sleep, I can’t think. We’re all in a dreadful state. I don’t want to say anything right now."

She said she had not been to the police station protest, adding: “I haven’t been able to go out of the house for days.”

His step father, Vincent Hall said: “The family’s a wreck.”

17.34 For a reminder of the original protest outside Tottenham police station before riots broke out, have a look at this video.

17.26 Mayor of London Boris Johnson has talked to BBC News. He said: "Whatever people feel about the death of Mark Duggan, this can be addresed. We have a massive programme of community engagement from City Hall." He stressed London was a "very safe city" and said he had confidence in the police.

17.22 Commander Hanstock has also responded to reports that a 16 year-old girl had been hit by officers at the outset of the riot. He said: "We are still looking into that. There are conflicting responses to what that incident was. We want to concentrate on the scene, getting the area back to normal."

17.13 The Met Police has launched a major investigation, named Operation Withern, into the disruption in Tottenham last night. The inquiry will be led by Detective Superintendent John Sweeney and will include reviewing hours of CCTV footage. Commander Adrian Hanstock made this statement:

If you have been a victim of crime during the disorder please go to your local police station and let them know, we want to hear from you. Detectives from Operation Withern will then be in touch with you to make sure that the crime is investigated.

Anyone who has any information about those responsible for these offences that rocked the heart of the local community please get in touch with us. The disorder and violence we saw last night was pure criminality and cannot be justified. We are determined to arrest those responsible.

If you know of anyone who was involved or may be planning a repeat of the scenes we saw last night, please let us know. Any information can be passed to police anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

17.05 Another photo from Matthew Sparkes of a blackened police van in Lordship Lane.

16.45 More from Shaun Hall, the brother of Mark Duggan, whose death on Thursday sparked the initial peaceful protest that descended into last night's riot. He spoke to Sky News:

I know people are frustrated, they're angry out there at the moment, but I would say please try and hold it down. Please don't make this about my brother's life, he was a good man.

We're all devastated about the mishap, we don't actually know what has actually happened. I suppose that is what is the most grilling thing for us at the moment.

Nobody has actually come forward and told us 'this is what has taken place'. Whether we believe what they're saying or whether we don't, there should be somebody here putting my parents' minds at rest about whatever's going on.

The whole family's devastated.

16.40 Commander Adrian Hanstock from the Met Police released this statement earlier this afternoon.

There has been some speculation on social media sites and we are actively posting accurate information to correct this. What we would ask for is anyone who has information about those who committed these offences or anyone intending to, then please let us know and help us to protect your community.

Officers from Tottenham are on the streets and will remain there, working alongside the community to restore calm to the area. Should we have any indication of further violence or other offending, we have a policing plan in place and will respond appropriately.

We recognise public concern in relation to the shooting of Mark Duggan and because of this, it is absolutely right that the IPCC independently investigate the circumstances. The community clearly want this and deserve it.

16.32 The BBC is now reporting that the number of arrests is 48, up from 42 earlier.

16.26 David Millward, transport editor, has a round up of the reaction to the Tottenham riots online, including the footage to emerge. The following video contains swearing.

16.22 Health correspondent Martin Beckford has an update on the situation in Enfield as police are braced for more disruption tonight.

Shops do seem to have closed early in Enfield Town & big police presence but minicab owner says he's staying open as is kebab shopless than a minute ago via web  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyMartin Beckford
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16.14 Mark Duggan's brother Shaun Hall has called for an end to the riots, telling Sky News it was not in his brother's name. He said he did not want Mr Duggan to be portrayed as a "gangster", saying he was a "family man" who would not have fired at police before he was shot dead.

16.09 This picture was posted on Twitter by city reporter Matthew Sparkes of the remains of an ATM ripped out overnight.

16.05 To recap, authorities and emergency services are dealing with the aftermath of violent riots in Tottenham overnight. Protesters took to the streets to call for justice after father-of-four Mark Duggan, 29, was shot dead by police on Thursday. The protest descended into chaos as fires were started and stores looted. An IPCC investigation into Mr Duggan's death is underway while large areas of Tottenham are sealed off. There are reports that shops have closed early in Enfield, fearing the rioting may spread.

16.01 The Government has pledged its full support to Tottenham police.

15.36 Many are linking last night's events with the late cancellation of Hackney Carnival today. There are also rumours flying around Twitter of riots planned for Enfield and Edmonton.

Hackney One Carnival and Parks for Life event have been cancelled today - very sorry for any inconvenience caused.less than a minute ago via web  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyHackney Living
hackneyliving

15.23 A bus in Tottenham was reduced to just its skeletal frame after it was set on fire during the riots.

15.15 There are fears of more violent scenes tonight in Tottenham, with many hoping the forecasted rain might put protesters off. Meanwhile, those living at the scene of last night's riots have spoken out against the destruction. Christian Macani, 22, said:

What does this achieve? They can't get away with this, can they? People really don't think. It's stupid, this. They've achieved absolutely nothing. It's a joke.

15.03 The Allied Carpets/Carpetright building was one of the biggest to be set ablaze last night. Harry Wallop questions whether protesters made it a specific target:

Were #Tottenham rioters' targets random or astute? Carpetright CEO: Ld Harris of Peckham, David Cameron's main financial backerless than a minute ago via Seesmic  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyHarry Wallop
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14.55 Channel 4's Marcus Edwards raises a good question.

This time next year is the biggest weekend of the Olympics. Would the Met have the resources to deal with a riot in #Tottenham as well?less than a minute ago via HootSuite  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyMarcus Edwards
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14.46 Shadow Home Office Minister Shabana Mahmood has called for calm in the community tonight:

This was appalling and unacceptable violence which put people's lives and safety at risk and must not be tolerated.

An independent investigation into the shooting of Mark Duggan had already begun last week, and that is the right way to respond.

Unfortunately a small minority of people bent on violence responded in an unacceptable way. Now further investigations will need to take place to bring those who attacked people and property to justice.

The Home Secretary must ensure the Metropolitan Police have the necessary support and resources to ensure calm is maintained tonight, while maintaining police priorities elsewhere.

And community leaders in Tottenham must be listened to. As David Lammy has said this morning, this violence does not represent the will of the community.

14.35 City reporter Matthew Sparkes is in Tottenham and has posted this picture on Twitter:

Matthew indicates the aftermath in Tottenham may be long-lasting.

Police are saying High Road will be "sterile area" for two days. Several buildings condemned, gas company checking for leaks. #Tottenhamless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone  Favorite  Retweet ReplyMatthew Sparkes
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14.28 We now have footage of Tottenham MP David Lammy condemning the riots.

14.25 Reporter Raf Sanchez has this from the scene in Tottenham:

On almost every street corner down the blocked off High Street there are loud discussions among residents about what happened and who is to blame. The list is a long one and the government, the police, David Cameron and local MP David Lammy are all on it.

Most seem to agree that the riot was a long time coming and not just a reaction to the Mark Duggan shooting. "You had a tinder box that was waiting and that was just the match," says one woman. "It's frustration by young people who have been pushed to the wall. Most of them are NEETs, they can't read and write and they have got nothing to lose."

Standing near the remains of still-smouldering buildings many of them warned there would be more trouble tonight.

14.20 Home Office Minister and Lib Dem MP for Hornsey and Wood Green Lynne Featherstone has responded to concerns that the Government has been absent during the riots. She said: "The phone wires have been buzzing and we are all in contact with each other."

14.18 The charity Retail Trust is offering a helpline for any businesses affected by the looting and damage to property.

@RetailTrust Helpline is here for all retail staff and shopkeepers affected by the riots in#tottenham.U can call 0808 801 0808 for supportless than a minute ago via web  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyRetail Trust
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14.15 Home Secretary Theresa May and Mayor of London Boris Johnson have both issued statements, as has Number 10 but criticism has been levelled at the Government for the number of senior politicians who are away on holiday.

A spokesman for 10 Downing Street said:

The rioting in Tottenham last night was utterly unacceptable. There is no justification for the aggression the police and the public faced, or for the damage to property.

There is now a police investigation into the rioting and we should let that process happen.

14.05 Tottenham MP David Lammy said earlier there could be fatalities in the burned out shops and homes but there have been no reports of any deaths so far. Met police commander Adrian Hanstock told the BBC the looting and damage to homes and businesses was "absolutely unacceptable."

14.00 Reporter Raf Sanchez is at the scene in Tottenham and says firefighters are still dousing buildings.

http://twitpic.com/62fidq - Still dousing buildings in#Tottenhamless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®  Favorite Retweet  ReplyRaf Sanchez
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13.45 Pictures from the BBC showing buildings absolutely destroyed by the fires last night. MP David Lammy said: "We don't want 25 years of work destroyed."

13.28 Royston Martis, deputy editor of Police Review, indicates there could be more disorder to come.

Front line contact tells me: 'With the government cuts to policing we are heading into a very uncertain and dangerous era.' #tottenhamless than a minute ago via web  Favorite  Retweet  ReplyRoyston Martis
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13.12 The disturbances in Tottenham are reminiscent of those in 1985 in which Pc Keith Blakelock was killed.

12.52 An update on the situation with injuries: two of the 26 officers are still in hospital. Three members of the public had treatment, two in hospital and one at the scene. There are 42 people in custody.

12.47 Firefighters at the scene in Tottenham tackle the smouldering remains of fires started during last night's protests.

12.35 Claire Kober, the leader of Haringey Council, was shouted down by people behind the police cordon. She said the scenes on the High Street were "heartbreaking", saying their next job was to rebuild Tottenham.

12.25 Tottenham MP David Lammy spoke from the scene of the riots about 40 minutes ago. He refuted comparisons to the situation in Tottenham 25 years ago, referring to the Broadwater riots in 1985.

What happened here on Thursday night raised huge questions and we need answers. The response to that is not to loot and rob. There are homeless people standing back there.

We have officers in hospital, some of whom are seriously injured. It's a disgrace. This must stop.

This is an attack on Tottenham, on people, on ordinary people.

Women who are now standing on the streets homeless. These are ordinary shop keepers who live above their shops.

12.15 Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog on the events in Tottenham overnight. Riots broke out after a protest calling for justice outside Tottenham police station descended into chaos. Crowds had turned out to demonstrate after Mark Duggan, 29, was shot dead on Thursday.