The vast majority of people did not take parts in riots.
However, significant numbers have swallowed the scapegoating and hate mongering that was used to motivate those who did riot. Some of those joined the riots, it was their choice to do so, but they didn’t simply wake up one day and decide en masse to riot, they were primed, coordinated and directed.
The individuals and organizations who have fueled and incited these riots with misinformation and scapegoating of immigrants need to called to account.
And not just scapegoating immigrants, the rioters also attacked Citizens Advice offices, lawyers and organizations offering advice to immigrants.
This was a coordinated and targeted campaign of riots; time to go after those that fed it and directed it.