Gangs Had No 'Pivotal Role' In English Riots

Police forces across the UK have confirmed that gangs were not a major factor in causing the riots this summer. 

 

The Home Office says only 13% of those arrested following the disorder were identified as members of gangs.

In London the figure was slightly higher - one in five was thought to have connections to a gang.

Most police forces agreed "gangs did not play a pivotal role."

The new figures also give further insight into the background and ethnicity of offenders.   More Read