Search results for ‘London riots’
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Riots led by ‘criminal classes’
Riots which swept across England in August were the result of a “broken penal system” which failed to stop a “feral underclass” from reoffending, says Justice Secretary Ken Clarke.
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Cautious mood at Notting Hill carnival after riots
Police warn would-be troublemakers “do not come” to the Notting Hill carnival as extra police are deployed to prevent repeat scenes of the London riots. More than 30 people were arrested on day one.
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Street riots: a crazy week of Britain’s worst and best
After the riots that shocked England, Channel 4 News Midlands Correspondent Darshna Soni reflects on a “crazy week” and asks was the behaviour really indicative of the breakdown of moral society?
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Police ‘prevented riots’ at Olympic site
Top police chiefs defend their response to England’s riots, telling the Home Affairs Select Committee they prevented attacks on the Olympic site by monitoring social media.
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Riots victims panel to be set up
An independent panel is being set up for victims of the riots across England. Offenders will also be forced to wear visible orange clothing while taking part in “community payback schemes”.
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Police urged not to overindulge after riots
Police officers have been warned not to “spend too much time eating” as grateful members of the public offer cakes and meals to thank them for restoring order to the streets after recent riots.
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Home Secretary considers new curfew powers after riots
Home Secretary Theresa May says she will consider giving the police new curfew powers as she calls for “urgent police reform” in the wake of England’s riots.
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UK riots: families pay the price for childrens’ crimes
Families are facing eviction from council flats for their childrens’ part in riots and looting across the UK. Police are urging parents to report their children if they were involved.
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Police dog injured during riots
The Met Police is paying tribute to the dogs that stood by the side of officers during the London riots. The handler of one dog which was injured says it was hard to see his “best mate” hurt.
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‘Poor parenting’ to blame for UK riots, says exclusive poll
Exclusive: A survey by YouGov for Channel 4/ITN reveals British people think poor parenting, criminal behaviour and gang culture is causing the unrest in cities across the UK.
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Channel 4 hosts live debate on riots
People from riot-affected communities joined politicians in a lively debate to discuss the causes of and possible solutions to recent riots in English towns and cities.
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Street Riots: The Live Debate on Channel 4
What caused the riots? What now for Britain? A week since the street violence began, Channel 4 hosts a live debate on Saturday evening at 7pm, with Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
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Politicians respond to riots
The leaders of all three of Britain’s political parties are out meeting members of the public today to try to address the concerns of those affected by the riots.
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Cameron pledges to restore order after riots
David Cameron pledges to do “whatever it takes” to restore order to the streets after four nights of riots in English cities.
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FactCheck counts the cost of the riots
It is the police – not insurers – that will have to cover the lion’s share of these costs, FactCheck discovers.
