Look closely at the pictures of the violent unrest that has spread across England and Northern Ireland and you will notice something that is not being spoken about. The rioters seen fighting, attacking police and setting fire to buildings are often middle aged—people in their 40s, 50s and 60s, screaming racist abuse and fighting with police. Look closely at the pictures of the violent unrest that has spread across England and Northern Ireland and you will notice something that is not being spoken about. The rioters seen fighting, attacking police and setting fire to buildings are often middle aged—people in their 40s, 50s and 60s, screaming racist abuse and fighting with police. Social Sciences Political science Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories