As I am writing the smoke from Croydon town centre billows overhead. The London riots, which began as a peaceful protest in Tottenham over the death of Mark Duggan, have spread to the town.
West Croydon has been the worst hit, particularly Broad Green where several buildings including a local music shop have been set alight.
The furniture store Reeves; a landmark in Croydon which stands on Reeve's Corner, has been the biggest structural casualty so far. The building is now engulfed in flames. From my own house, less than ten minutes away from the burning building, I can see plumes of thick black smoke. The sounds of helicopters and sirens are ever present.
Along Mitcham Road, one of the main roads out of the town centre, people are gathering outside of their homes to witness the scenes for themselves.
In the last three days riots have taken place across the city, were looting and arson attacks have been rife.
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