This petition was submitted during the 2010–2015 Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition government

Rejected petition British army to deal with rioters

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It is clear that the rioters aren't intimidated by the police and so go on looting and rioting. With the army working with the police, there will be additional manpower and a much more visible and menacing presence to deter any more of this uncivilized behaviour.

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