birminghamriots2011:

OK guys, I’m seeing reports from the police that suggest they are close to going zero-tolerance for people out and about on the streets. ie, there’s a strong chance that you might be considered suspicious simply by being out on the streets. So get off the streets, stay in your houses. Don’t go out and about even if you’re just trying to get a feel for the level of the situation or to report on what’s happening. It’s not safe and it’s not worth it.