Some concerned householders in Highgate, north London, are unhappy with the way the police react when there is a burglary. They have begun to patrol the streets themselves, as one resident put it, "to see if we can scare these people off". They will not break the law, but will use force to protect themselves.
Vigilante is a word to describe people who band together informally to protect their interests. The word, and the idea, come from the US, where there is a tradition of self-help and a strong emphasis on people's right to protect themselves and their property. Talk to young people about vigilante action they may have come across - perhaps in films. Talk about the emotions it provokes.
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