With an increased police presence and the streets a little quieter than usual, the Lozells area of Birmingham was getting back to normality after the weekend's riots.
Dan and his girlfriend
We asked local people just how this has affected them and their community.
You can also give your views at the bottom of the page, on how you think the community has been affected and how it will pull together.
Dan lives in Lozells. He said the trouble hasn’t put him and his girlfriend off living in the area, but thinks there should be more for younger members of the community to do.
John has bought a shop in Lozells
He doesn't think there aren't enough facilities to occupy young people and this can cause trouble.
He also said he thinks there aren't enough prospects for young people in the area.
John Sadiq has just bought a shop on the Lozells Road.
When we spoke to him, it was his first day in the shop and he was just getting the shop re-fitted.
John is optimistic about the future and doesn't regret buying in Lozells.
Michael said things are back to normal
Michael thinks things will get back to normality pretty quickly, but is also concerned about the lack of facilities for local youths.
He said: “The same way as it happened over night, it will be back to normal. In fact I think it’s already started getting back to normal.
“The area’s a nice area – it was just the kids. We’ve all lived here together for ages. I think everyone’s kind of embarrassed that this has happened.”
Danny saw youths hanging around
Danny has lived in the area for 30 years.
He said: “I hope it will all blow over quite quickly. It’s no good for anyone what’s going on.
“I didn’t see anything – a lot of people stayed inside and kept away from it."
He also reiterated what other people have said: “There could be a lot more to do for the young ones, and for everyone.
"There’s so many kids on the street messing around – there needs to be more for them to do – for black, white and Asian – for everyone."
Azad was in Lozells with his young son
Azad Naseem was out with his son: “I’m from Walsall, just doing a bit of shopping.” He wasn’t put off from visiting the area and said he thought things were quite normal.
However, Nazir Ahmed – a shop owner feels that it has caused a lot of harm in the community.
“I’ve been in this shop for 5 years, but this is a family business and we’ve been here for the last 12 years.
“The images and events over the weekend have changed things within the community. The fear has been embedded and I think it will take a long time for that fear to go.
"It will take a lot of patience and a lot of work within the community. I think the leaders of the communities really need to bring this matter to an end.
Nazeer Ahmed, local shop owner
“It has made me feel differently about where I live. I remember the riots in 1985 - I was just a young kid then. Twenty years is a long time and it’s taken this time for the image of Lozells to be cleaned up.
“I think after 20 years we felt the streets were cleaner, but overnight the good work has been done away with, and just because of a few idiots. It’s a small minority that are causing these problems.
“I’m part of the community and I’ve been speaking to the youngsters – it is a small minority – be them Asian or black – and because of this we’re all suffering.
“We’ve got Eid coming up and it’s usually a busy time. Normally Lozells Road would be packed with shoppers at this time. Business is definitely affected."
We also heard about some people being afraid to go out alone.
Mr Amed said: “I know that several ladies were phoning each other this morning, so they could come out in a group – they feel scared to go out alonge at the moment."
Saida with her children Atif and Ruhee
Saida was out with her two children Atif and Ruhee. She said: “I’ve lived here three years. Yes, it’s been a bit quieter than usual, but it hasn’t put me off coming out.
“It’s just a phase with the young ones – just a small group – I don’t think it’s anything else, and it hasn’t stopped me come out doing my shopping.”
This was echoed by many people we spoke to, many of whom didn’t wish to be photographed, but were happy to speak about their community, and their wish for everything to get back to normal as soon as possible.
One local girl said: “Before everyone just got along and I don’t see why all of this is going on. I’m just trying to carry on as normal.”
