Message from the Leader of Hounslow after last nights disturbances

 
The statement from Councillor Jagdish Sharma, Leader of the Council, is as follows:
       
"The scenes from around London over the last few nights have shocked and saddened us all.
 
"These actions are purely criminal and have devastating consequences for the innocent bystanders who have seen their homes and businesses destroyed. Very dangerous situations have developed across London and have quickly become life and death situations.
 
"We worked with the police last night to monitor the situation across the borough of Hounslow and will continue to do so for as long as is necessary. We, alongside the police, the fire service and other partners, will do whatever we can to provide support to residents and businesses.
 
"I want to urge young people and other residents right across the borough to continue to refrain from taking part in this kind of criminal behaviour - either here in Hounslow, or anywhere else. I also urge everyone who has an influence in our communities - whether as family members or community leaders - to help maintain calm across our borough."