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No because the police were there in force. But in the first few seconds 15 of them slammed against the window, clearly backing up in response to the police, and I momentarily thought they were coming through. Had the window broken I dread to think - I would have probably instinctively lunged to defend my kids and suffered the consequences. Another four ran into the restaurant and pushed past the table -but only so they could run to the back to change and leave.
Im sure they werent the least interested in me/us but equally sure that had we been in the way they wouldnt have been in the least interested in taking care to avoid us and four and six year olds tend not to come off best when being walked over by a crowd of 40 blokes. It was all no big deal in reality but you take nothign for granted when you have your little kids in tow. If you have little kids you would know.
But yes, it was pretty mcuh like a tooled up football firm, usually no bother unless you are also a member of a tooled up football firm.