Seems to be a lot of younger people, who have practically no prospects. The employment rate for these demographics in these areas is very low, coupled with cuts to social programs and the trippling of university tuition fees has left these people in a awful position.
I'm not saying that these riots are justified, but this unrest has been building for a while. The media coverage has also been very sensationalist (as usual), and has only poured more fuel on the fire. Obviously the loot is disgusting and police should be doing more.
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