British cities risk going 'feral' as expert warns of looming mass disorder

A military expert has issued a stark warning that British cities could descend into 'civil war' within five years due to a breakdown in law and order.

David Betz, Professor of War in the Modern World at King's College London, has warned that the UK and France are among the countries most likely to face difficulties maintaining peace in the coming years. This is due to a range of social and economic issues, leading to the emergence of so-called "feral cities".

This follows the shocking riots in Paris after PSG's Champions League victory last weekend, which resulted in two fatalities and hundreds of injuries.

Harrowing footage from the French capital depicted terrified women hiding in their cars as unruly football fans vandalised windows and set nearby vehicles ablaze. Meanwhile, in the UK, a report published last month urged authorities to act more swiftly in combating social media misinformation to prevent a recurrence of last year's riots.

These disturbances followed the tragic murders of three young girls at a dance class in Southport.

In the latest edition of Military Strategy Magazine, Professor Betz argued that Western governments are "losing the ability to peacefully manage multicultural societies", leaving them vulnerable to widespread disorder and potential civil war. He added: "The initial result is an accelerating descent of multiple major cities into marginally 'feral' status".

In a striking part of his essay, Professor Betz has forecasted that "countries that are most likely to experience the outbreak of violent civil conflict are Britain and France" - cautioning that other European nations and the United States might not be immune to such risks.

He also warned: "It must be assumed that if civil war breaks out in one place it is likely to spread elsewhere".

The aftermath of PSG's emphatic 5-0 win over Inter Milan was marred by immediate chaos, with hundreds arrested following deadly riots.

The confrontation between law enforcement and fans erupted well before the match concluded, with police resorting to water cannons on the Champs-Elysees during the half-time interval, reports the Mirror.

As the night progressed, the violence escalated with motorists being assaulted, cars set ablaze, and shops plundered, resulting in over 200 injuries and two fatalities linked to the post-match festivities.

Tragedy struck in the western city of Dax, where a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed amidst street celebrations after the final whistle, as reported by the national police. Meanwhile, in Paris, a young man in his 20s perished when his scooter collided with a car amid PSG's jubilations.

Adding to the mayhem, a police officer in northwest France suffered an accidental firework strike at a PSG fan event, leading to severe eye damage and subsequent placement in an induced coma. In response to the widespread disorder, more than 500 individuals were apprehended by the authorities.

In response to the unsettling reports of Saturday night's riots, France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the violent individuals involved, asserting they were "barbarians" rather than "true PSG fans" and decried their actions: "It is unbearable that it is not possible to party without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing."