A Facebook post in reference to the video that went viral in early June 2020.
Ultimately, as we weren't there in person we can't truly know what happened, but we do think it's really important to question the things you read and see, in any situation.
When we see violence being reported on, we try to look at WHY it's happening or happened, as well as WHAT is happening or has happened.
It's often not a simple answer.
We also like to look at who's reporting on the story and consider what their goal/bias might be?
Often, media outlets have a bias in their reporting, whether that's for personal, political or monetary gain!
Worth keeping in mind, especially in times like this!

Facebook post June 8th 2020:

If you're posting pictures of violence against the police in London then at least be open minded enough to read this too.
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Violence is WRONG. Abusing your power is WRONG.
But good luck trying to demoralise us, you're just fuelling our fire.

Note from Jaya:

Kettling is a controversial method of crowd control used by the police (find out more). I have experienced it myself actually at Notting Hill Carnival. I didn't know what was happening at the time so I must say it was pretty scary and made me feel really frustrated.

I was trying to go home after watching the parade but every time I walked down a road there was a police barrier and they told me and my friend that we weren't allowed that way, with no reason given. It went on for almost two hours of just walking before I was allowed to get out of the area, and I was starting to panic, thinking: 'When is this going to end? What if I need the toilet? It's getting cold and I didn't bring a jacket...'

The above instagram post can be found here