[–] 6 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I believe it was originally a police acronym for: Council House And Violent

Much the same way in Scotland with neds ( Non Educated Delinquents)

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (6 children)

    I think the wording is more down to not knowing the circumstances at this time. Obviously people would be in the street celebrating, but it's not been confirmed if this was deliberate or some sort of medical episode. Expect the language to change when this becomes clear.

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