Among the damaged properties are a double-decker bus, a police car, and several fire trucks. Gangs of people are reportedly roaming the streets, causing significant damage to both public and private property. The situation escalated rapidly after one of the children, who had been injured a few days prior and taken to the hospital, was subsequently removed from the family by Social Services.

The hospital had alerted Social Services about the child's injury, leading to the intervention. This action has triggered a massive outcry from the community, culminating in the current riot. The removal of the children has not only caused immediate distress but has also inflamed underlying tensions.

Major British media outlets have decided to lock their comments sections on this story due to the sensitive nature of the incident. The involvement of a Roma family has led some individuals to frame the crisis as a race issue, prompting media platforms to take measures to prevent inflammatory and potentially harmful discussions.