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‘Tragedy’ as family firm torched by rioters
The Reeves furniture store, a local landmark dating back to 1867, is left in ruins after rioters attack businesses in Croydon, south London.
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London closes its shutters amid warnings of more violence
Shopping centres, high street shops and other businesses have closed early across the capital as police warn of a fourth night of disturbances.
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Cameron returns to UK as fire and riots grip London
David Cameron flies home to deal with a massive escalation of unrest in London as rioters loot shops and set buildings on fire. The trouble has spread to Birmingham, Liverpool and Bristol.
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Riots erupt across Britain
Violence breaks out across London for a third night in a row as riots also spread to other cities across Britain, including Birmingham and Bristol. Keme Nzerem surveys the damage.
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Unrest spreads to Liverpool and Birmingham
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.
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Tensions remain in Tottenham as vigil held for Mark Duggan
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”.
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London riots out of control says Mark Duggan’s partner
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.
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London riots in ‘unprecedented’ year for Met Police
In the run-up to the Olympics the Met Police are dealing with chaotic scenes of violence on London streets. Channel 4 News asks a former senior officer if plans for London 2012 will be affected.
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Police out in force after Tottenham riots
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.
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Riots in Tottenham after man shot dead by police
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.
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MP calls for calm after north London street shooting
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.