Well written piece, Gordie.
Of course it is necessary to understwnd what is behind this type of violence and anger.
I see it as fear.
Fear of difference. Fear of loss.
Unfortunately governments are not really good at dealing with this type of situation. Inviting strangers into the country when the country does not have the proper resources to deal with them is really unwise. We have that here in Canada, where the federal government is allowing too many migrants into the country, but not able to provide housing or jobs.
England is a very small country and that makes it worse.
Violence is not the answer either, but I can see how it is happening.