Who was involved in the London riots 2011?
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Who was involved in the London riots 2011?
The 2011 riots were not “classic race riots”, says David Lammy, Labour MP for Tottenham and shadow justice secretary. “They involved vastly different communities – black and white, north and south, middle-class people, because the policing was poor, and we’ve seen 20,000 police officers go since 2010,” he says.
What caused the Birmingham riots 2011?
Ten years ago this week, riots spread across London and other major English cities, sparked by the death of 29-year-old Mark Duggan, who was shot dead by police in Tottenham on 4 August 2011. The riots – the biggest in modern English history – lasted for five days and swept the capital, from Wood Green to Woolwich.
Did Mark Duggan start the riots?
Duggan died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The circumstances of Duggan’s death resulted in public protests in Tottenham, which led to conflict with police and escalated into riots across London and other English cities….Shooting of Mark Duggan.
| Duggan in 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 4 August 2011 |
| Verdict | Lawful killing |
| Children | Kemani, 5 others |
Who died in the 2011 riots?
Tariq Jahan was widely credited with helping to halt the violence after his son Haroon died at the height of the riots in Birmingham. Haroon, 21, died along with brothers Shazad Ali, 30, and Abdul Musavir, 31. They were hit by a car after joining a crowd who were protecting businesses from looters.
How old is Mark Duggan?
29
Mr Duggan, 29, was shot dead by an officer in Tottenham, north London, after police believed he was carrying a gun – his death sparked riots in English cities across the country for nearly a week.
Who died in the Birmingham riots?
Eight men have been found not guilty of the murders of three men during last summer’s riots in Birmingham. Haroon Jahan, 20, and brothers Shazad Ali, 30, and Abdul Musavir, 31, died on 10 August after being hit by a car on Dudley Road in Winson Green.
Who was the main opponent to the Birmingham campaign?
The main opponent to the protesters was a Birmingham politician named Bull Connor. Connor got laws passed that said the protests were illegal. He threatened to arrest the protesters.
