Sutton MPs Speak Out on Recent Disturbances  

By • on August 10, 2011, 3:30 pm

Sutton MPs Tom Brake and Paul Burstow have today spoken out to condemn the scenes seen across London in recent days, and to assure local residents that those responsible for the chaos will be brought to justice. The town saw a number of incidents on Monday night, including damage to shop windows and shutters in the High Street and an attempted break in and looting of a mobile phone shop in Rose Hill. Police officers were also forced to clear the High Street a number of times after missile attacks from groups of youths. After many shops and local businesses closed early yesterday evening after bouts of looting hit other areas of the city, police returned to the streets with a large and visible presence to protect local residents and businesses. The police reported no incidents of note. Sutton police have already made several arrests regarding the incidents...

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