We are calling on the public to understand the role of the police, and we want them to enjoy themselves and avoid violence at all costs.

The police cannot protect the citizen at this stage of our development, and they cannot even protect themselves in many cases. It is up to the private citizen to protect himself and his family, and this is not only acceptable, but mandatory.

Once the police take political direction, the rule of law is subverted. And the rule of law, it must be emphasized, is a pillar of constitutional democracy.

We have reviewed the whole incident and, starting immediately, entrances to fetes will be kept free and tickets will not be sold at fete entrances, or even close to venues.

We simply do not have rubber bullets.

Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off.