A British Methodist speaks to a French newspaper about the riots

Regular readers will know that the area around our church has been convulsed by riots in recent weeks. On Friday I went to place a floral tribute at the site of the death of three local young Asian men in Dudley Road. I was approached by a French journalist. This what I said  Back in September and please keep praying!

Dudley Road deaths: Methodist statement

City Road Methodist Church is located a few hundred yards from the site of one of the most horrific incidents of this week's rioting - the killing of three men protecting the shops on Dudley Road from looters.

The stewards have placed the following message on the church notice board.

We would like to express our profound shock at the deaths of Haroon Jahan, Shazad Ali and Abdul Musavir  on Dudley Road this week.

We extend our sympathies to their families, and our respect for the measured way in which the families and communities have responded to this tragedy.

We continue to join with all men and women of goodwill in praying for the peace of our community.