Vala Bjork, 32, George Lane, South Woodford “I saw 20 or 30 youths robbing the jewellers last night. I think the police should have been using greater force to deal with unrest on Monday. If it gets out of hand again I think they should consider bringing in the army.”
Janine Clarke, 25, Capford Close, Woodford Green “It does seem that police are failing to communicate. In some areas residents have had to take control. I think that whatever gets the riots stopped should be used.”
Jenny Deeks, 44, Grove Hill, South Woodford “I think the police response on Monday night should definitely have been stronger. They should have actually nipped it in the bud on the first night. If the police can’t cope then the army might be brought in.”
Andy Kent, 40, Firs Estate, South Woodford “I think the police did not want to go in strong then get caught on TV. I think the politicians should have been a little stronger. The army are not needed if the police are given permission to use stronger tactics.”
“Steve Longwill, 33, George Lane, South Woodford “I saw shops being looted and a photographer being attacked in Hackney on Monday. I do not think that bringing in the army is the solution. People are looking for a quick fix.”
Piers Pereira, 27, Cleveland Lane, South Woodford “Police failed to control the situation, but bringing in the army did not work in Northern Ireland."
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