The governor of Louisiana has ordered the National Guard to return to New Orleans to begin patrolling the city streets following an outbreak in violence. Over the weekend six people were murdered. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin asked the governor for 300 soldiers and 60 state police officers to be deployed. Nagin said the troops are needed to restore law and order.

• Mayor Ray Nagin: “This is our line in the sand. We are saying, we’re not going any further.”

Mayor Nagin also said the city is considering implementing a curfew for the city’s youth.