1. It's Britons- not britishers

2. Many of the rioters are young, black youths not white. (Not that skin colour makes any difference)

3. These kids are just taking advantage of the situation and looking for some excitement in areas of high unemployment/deprivation.

4. The police are criticised for taking a heavy hand or being too soft- they can't win.

5.The British police are amongst the most highly trained police in the Western world.