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"The people of Epping are under great strain. As schools return this week, I appeal to the protest organisers to show restraint and give our families and children some much needed respite."

With many children returning to school for the first day of term on Wednesday, Conservative councillor Mr Whitbread urged potential protesters to show restraint as local people were "under great strain".

Therapists, academics and social workers caution against physical restraint and say early intervention is preferable.

"We hope the authorities act with restraint and prioritise de-escalation rather than confrontation."

But there is the need for a little restraint because as breathtaking as her century was, she is still a long way from the finished article.