birmingham riots
On Saturday 6th August a peaceful demonstration was held following the fatal shooting of a suspected criminal-gang member, Mark Duggan, by police. The protest marked the beginnings of widespread riots, leading to criminal damage, theft and vandalism in several London boroughs. Following warnings sent through BBM and Twitter, the rioting has now spread to Birmingham. Read the latest as it happens HERE.
On Saturday 6th August a peaceful demonstration was held following the fatal shooting of a suspected criminal-gang member, Mark Duggan, by police. The protest marked the beginnings of widespread riots, leading to criminal damage, theft and vandalism in several London boroughs. Following warnings sent through BBM and Twitter, the rioting has now spread to Birmingham. Read the latest as it happens HERE.