Bill BrysonThe pleasant fact is that the British are not much good at violent crime except in fiction, which is of course as it should be.
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The British are known for their love of tea, cricket, and fashion. They are never known to be violent or aggressive unless they decide to rise up against their government. The English are always portrayed as the good guys in movies and books. As for crime, they are one of the few countries who have never been plagued by gang violence.
Source: The Road To Little Dribbling: Adventures Of An American In Britain
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