London, Sept. 2 : British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has warned that violent crime, racial hatred and terrorism will rocket because of the credit crunch.
According to Smith, the economic meltdown could see Brits turning on immigrants as they struggle to make ends meet.
The turmoil is forecast in a secret letter from Smith to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, reports the Daily Star.
The leaked document also reveals there will be fewer police to deal with the predicted crime rise on Britain''s streets.