but from across the force, which is something obviously we can do. i'll be looking at that, mobilising resources, command decisions. and decisions as to when, where and how resources were deployed to the scene. seven police officers suffered minor injuries as they tried to confront the mob, with reports of up to 200 people at the scene. while the police were forced back by the crowd, some locals took the matter into their own hands. as the police withdrew — a number of local men, including a former boxing professional — walked down the street and confronted the mob. those local residents — who are well respected in the community — told us that the crowd ran away in all directions.