Among the 500+ charged so far, out of a total of 1300+ arrests nationwide (more than 800 in London) we have

The daughter of a millionaire
A Teacher
A teaching Assistant
A lifeguard
One young man who invested the fare from Winchester (hardly a deprived area) against the likely profit in other peoples' property.

The frustration of having no future?

Well, if their employers find out, that may be a self fulfilling prophecy, except, of course, for the heiress.

Daddy will sort it for that disadvantaged youngster, and he'll probably ground her for two or three days.

One good thing! Many are remanded to the Crown Court where sentences might be realistic.

Don T