Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 4:40 pm Press Release: Science Media Centre As rioting continues in London and other UK cities, the public are left wondering how the mob mentality of a riot develops – and how authorities can effectively respond. Sparked by the death of a young man in North London, the riots have seen hundreds of youths take to the streets across the UK. While initially a protest, the movement has degenerated into looting, arson and violence. You find out more on the UK riots and follow developments here. In light of the seemingly mindless violence, the question of how such a situation could have developed has been raised. Our colleagues at the Australian and UK SMCs…
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