London Appalling: Riots Spreading

What the hell is going on over in London and the UK?  Is this the same city that I love?  Good grief -- it's like Jekyll and Hyde.  Is this PM David Cameron's "Falklands moment"?  It's time to see what he's made of.  I don't envy him rushing back from his Italian vacation to see London in flames as thugs run amok in its streets.  This isn't "freedom of expression" and peaceful assembly. This is criminal behavior and the willful, wanton destruction of other people's property and businesses.  Anyone else remember the Riot Act of 1714?  UPDATE: The chaos has spread to Nottingham.  Perhaps they could use a good sheriff.