What's up with London? (riots, merged)

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Oberon

It's completely out of control now, the police are outnumbered and overstretched. Incredible...absolutely incredible...this must dwarf any previous London riot in terms of scope. If this continues into a fourth night the Met riot squad are going to be a desperate need of reinforcements, this is just too widespread for them to respond to every single flare up...and even when they do respond the rioters just melt away before they can be arrested.

I can scant believe it.

I personally think there should be at the very least a military presence now,the country is practically under siege!,and it needs lifting,by force of arms.
Whats your take on this idea?