An independent review panel into the riots are requesting residents and local businesses to share their views on the August 8 disorder.

The deadline for submissions to speak at the review expired on Monday October 10 but the panel will continue to take submissions due to the huge amount of interest.

All views are welcome and the panel is urging people to enter their submissions as soon as possible. Led by William Barnett QC, the panel of five has also begun inviting affected businesses and residents for interviews into their experiences.

Founded in September, the panel aims to establish the causes of the riots and what lessons can be learnt.

The panel will present its findings and recommendations locally and to the national panel within five months. To contribute to the review email a written submission to localreview@croydon.gov.uk or call Maxine Cooper or Stephen Rowan on 020 8726 6000.

Further information about Croydon Independent Local Review Panel and an online submission form can be found at www.croydononline.org