They're setting fire to buildings and cars and throwing bricks at people's faces. Arson has historically been considered one of the most serious of crimes becau

They're setting fire to buildings and cars and throwing bricks at people's faces. Arson has historically been considered one of the most serious of crimes because of the frequency with which fires spiral out of control, especially in a densely populated metropolis like London. Look at the pictures. Still want to contend that the severity of what is going is equivalent to nicking a pack of cigarettes?