Londoners have praised a "community spirit" as efforts to rebuild the city after three days of rioting got underway.
Medical student Richard Daniels had some free time and was one of more than 80 volunteers who turned out in Camden today, following the closure of the high street and Camden and Chalk Farm stations last night.
He said that despite scenes of devastation, it was business as usual in the area. "It wasn't too bad – I was definitely was expecting worse. There were a few shops smashed up and police tape and guards."
"The general atmosphere was one of community spirit - of disgust at the events of last night and a desire to try and return things back to normal as soon as possible,.” He said, adding that there was a common desire to "reclaim our city".
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