Mark Duggan

A man has died after being shot during rioting in Croydon which also saw buildings set on fire.

Volunteer cleaning squads have been sweeping the streets after the riots. A group in south London told Channel 4 News “what people have done is pretty awful” but we “wanted to come out and help”.

Shopping centres, high street shops and other businesses have closed early across the capital as police warn of a fourth night of disturbances.

The Reeves furniture store, a local landmark dating back to 1867, is left in ruins after rioters attack businesses in Croydon, south London.

After three nights of riots, looting and arson in London and across Britain, Channel 4 News looks at who the rioters are and why they are taking to the streets so violently.

This week’s England international is one of a string of sporting fixtures to be cancelled amid security fears.

People in Tottenham have gathered for a multi-faith show of solidarity after the weekend riots. Channel 4 News talks to locals who say they are “frustrated, upset, and demanding answers”.

Exclusive: Mark Duggan’s partner tells Channel 4 News the London riots are “out of control”. Semone Wilson says she is “100 per cent sure” that Mark did not fire at police before he was killed.

As rioting grips London, Channel 4 News speaks to an eyewitness in Birmingham where trouble is “brewing”. There have also been clashes in Liverpool and police have stepped up patrols in Leeds.

Tottenham in north London is described as a “war” zone after overnight riots triggered by the shooting of a local man by police. One rioter tells Channel 4 News “this has been coming” for some time.

Tottenham’s MP lead widespread condemnation of the rioters, while the police – criticised too for their response – work to restore calm to the trashed London High Street.

Tottenham MP David Lammy says it is “important our community remains calm” after a man was shot dead during an operation by police. A friend of Mark Duggan told Channel 4 News there may be unrest.