The document summarizes news reports and opinions about the 2011 riots in the UK that began in London and spread to other areas. Violence, arson, looting and over 170 arrests occurred over two nights. Social media sites featured groups discussing and reacting to the riots. Opinions varied on causes of the riots and whether any good results occurred. The courts handed down prison sentences that were on average 25% longer than normal for convicted rioters.

1. ‘Did Anything Good Ever Come from the August Riots?’

3. Where did it start?

7. Funny Moments in Riot This man ‘riots’ This man tries to throw an umbrella at the police.

9. Kristy Flavour: ‘I think some people use the riots as an excuse to line their own pockets, steal and act violently, some probably even though what happened to stir the violence.’

11. 'Name and shame the scum involved in the August Riots'

12. 'The Awkward moment when your friend asks what month the August Riots were'

13. 'Proud to not have been part of the August 2011 riots'

15. Our Opinions What do WE think?

16. What do YOU think?

17. Sources of Information http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/aug/18/full-picture-of-riot-sentences www.facebook.com www.youtube.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14439970 http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/08/london_riots.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2023874/UK-riots-2011-16k-police-ready-use-plastic-bullets-lid-Londons-looters.html http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/aug/11/uk-riots-magistrates-court-list#data