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Originally Posted by Piper
You are right, I couldn't believe how dangerous the situation was for those British police. They got pushed back by a hostile crowd, they got themselves cornered against a wall, they had no guns or even helmets or shields or riot control gear or backups nearby. Someone in the crowd might have had a gun, or a knife to cut their heads off.
I'm sure other police, particularly in the US, would shudder at seeing that situation.
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I agree with the people who are of the view that the cops were in a dangerous position. You could see in their mannerisms that they were not comfortable with the mob. I am astounded that this did not end in a fight. Reading the comments of the poster, I don't know what to think.
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"But watch all the way to the end. Observe the disturbing helplessness of the police. It is difficult not to be embarrassed for them, as they seem to have no cohesion and no ability to deal with mob behavior."
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There is no way to deal with mob behavior when you're completely out gunned and out manned. You can't talk it out with a mob.