£400 stolen from pensioner after bank withdrawal (From Watford Observer)

Just the tip of the iceberg, you wait until Romanians and Bulgarians get free access to the UK next January.

No wonder everyone i know say they'll probably vote 'ukip.

I know all this Eastern European bashing seems a bit un-P.C. But the truth never is P.C. is it?

Call me old fashioned, but if "their faces were covered", how could they be of "Eastern European appearance"?

There's no suggestion that these people were immigrants, and it's entirely possible they were in fact British Asians, of which there are lots in Watford!

Many Roma are dark skinned and come from eastern Europe. That is because they are ethnically Indian, where they came from about 600 years ago. The veils bit is interesting though. Does Poundland have CCTV?

From how the article is written, it seems like this lady knew she was being harassed before reaching the pound store. The sad thing is that this lady should have shouted to gain attention, but possibly felt any members of the public would come to her assistance and she would possibly be correct.

The only way these scumbags operate is on the apathy and cowardice that is prevalent in society today.

Sad state of affairs really.

pr76uk wrote:
Call me old fashioned, but if "their faces were covered", how could they be of "Eastern European appearance"? There's no suggestion that these people were immigrants, and it's entirely possible they were in fact British Asians, of which there are lots in Watford!

Every sympathy for the poor woman, I hope not only that they find the culprits but that it doesnt stop the woman from going out and about.

However I do have to agree with pr67uk, it does not help anyone to jump to conclusions or to tar whole nations and cultures as thieves. Doing so also ignores the fact that we have many a home grown criminal ourselves and i'm sure there are plenty of Brits in prisons abroad too

pr76uk wrote:
Call me old fashioned, but if "their faces were covered", how could they be of "Eastern European appearance"? There's no suggestion that these people were immigrants, and it's entirely possible they were in fact British Asians, of which there are lots in Watford!

Call me old fashioned but if you're not white British you're an immigrant! In fact call me what you like, it's my opinion!

Boosey wrote:

pr76uk wrote: Call me old fashioned, but if "their faces were covered", how could they be of "Eastern European appearance"? There's no suggestion that these people were immigrants, and it's entirely possible they were in fact British Asians, of which there are lots in Watford!

Call me old fashioned but if you're not white British you're an immigrant! In fact call me what you like, it's my opinion!

Actually using that logic even 'white British' people are immigrants then as most of us will have decendants from other countries.

Heck, if you want to go back far enough then all of our ancestors are from a place far far away.

So that begs the question, how many generations have to be born in this country from the original immigrant for them to be classed as from this country? I know many a non white person who is upwards of 6th, 7th generation born and bred in this country who are more British than many white 'British' people born in this country.

Of course, I wouldnt personally call you old fashioned. Just slightly racist or if if you wanted to be kind slightly misguided. That of course is my opinion which you apparently have to accept according to your rules

garston tony wrote:

Boosey wrote:

pr76uk wrote: Call me old fashioned, but if "their faces were covered", how could they be of "Eastern European appearance"? There's no suggestion that these people were immigrants, and it's entirely possible they were in fact British Asians, of which there are lots in Watford!

Call me old fashioned but if you're not white British you're an immigrant! In fact call me what you like, it's my opinion!

Actually using that logic even 'white British' people are immigrants then as most of us will have decendants from other countries. Heck, if you want to go back far enough then all of our ancestors are from a place far far away. So that begs the question, how many generations have to be born in this country from the original immigrant for them to be classed as from this country? I know many a non white person who is upwards of 6th, 7th generation born and bred in this country who are more British than many white 'British' people born in this country. Of course, I wouldnt personally call you old fashioned. Just slightly racist or if if you wanted to be kind slightly misguided. That of course is my opinion which you apparently have to accept according to your rules

Not racist at all, I just had the devil in me and wondered how long it would take to reel someone in. Gotcha!

I would reckon William the Conqueror was definitely an illegal alien.

Boosey wrote:

garston tony wrote:

Boosey wrote:

pr76uk wrote: Call me old fashioned, but if "their faces were covered", how could they be of "Eastern European appearance"? There's no suggestion that these people were immigrants, and it's entirely possible they were in fact British Asians, of which there are lots in Watford!

Call me old fashioned but if you're not white British you're an immigrant! In fact call me what you like, it's my opinion!

Actually using that logic even 'white British' people are immigrants then as most of us will have decendants from other countries. Heck, if you want to go back far enough then all of our ancestors are from a place far far away. So that begs the question, how many generations have to be born in this country from the original immigrant for them to be classed as from this country? I know many a non white person who is upwards of 6th, 7th generation born and bred in this country who are more British than many white 'British' people born in this country. Of course, I wouldnt personally call you old fashioned. Just slightly racist or if if you wanted to be kind slightly misguided. That of course is my opinion which you apparently have to accept according to your rules

Not racist at all, I just had the devil in me and wondered how long it would take to reel someone in. Gotcha!

I know your not racist you are a big fan of Ribena man!

Boosey, I think you need to grow up, this is a site for adults to comment on, why dont you see if Newsround have a website where you can make your comments.

Boosey, I think you need to grow up, this is a site for adults to comment on, why dont you see if Newsround have a website where you can make your comments.

A Stat for the ignorant.

http://www.guardian.
co.uk/uk/2007/feb/18
/ukcrime.london

JohnnyHornet wrote:
Just the tip of the iceberg, you wait until Romanians and Bulgarians get free access to the UK next January.

I dont think this is likely to happen - surely we have eaten all their transport by now?

pr76uk wrote:
Call me old fashioned, but if "their faces were covered", how could they be of "Eastern European appearance"?

There's no suggestion that these people were immigrants, and it's entirely possible they were in fact British Asians, of which there are lots in Watford!

You obviously haven't been to Bond Street recently. There are lots that fit that description, some of whom were being interviewed by UKBA Officers on Friday evening at the tube station shopping centre.

As for British (Muslim) Asian females in Watford, they are either born in the UK and studying or entering the professions or new to the UK and raising families. Your observation is possible, but not probable. I doubt that petty crime fits the bill. White collar crime or over charging while in the professions perhaps.