To put things in a wider context, you will note that I said I had been on the front line of protests where I had witnessed some people spoiling for fights with the cops.

Well something to draw from that comment is that I support the principle of demonstration and support the vast majority of the demonstrators who will be voicing legitimate concernes in a legitimate way.

I may even join them.

But being a resident in London, not too far from canary wharf, I am concerned that the destruction and violence could affect my community in a deeply damaging way.

My reason for this has been the newspaper reports talking of the police preparations and their tough talking/scaremongering.

It is being hyped up as quite the battle.

Like I said - I hope not.