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London Riots 6-8th Aug 2011
Numerous London boroughs and districts of cities and towns across England suffered widespread rioting, raiding and arson, between the 6th and the 10th of August 2011.
London witnessed shocking scenes of violence increasing the emergency services beyond limit on the third night of rioting in the capital.
Buildings were burned down, shops plundered, and officers assaulted with improvised missiles and petrol bombs as gangs of hooded and masked youths laid junk to streets right across the city.
The violence exploded in daylight in Hackney, east London, where police confronted rioters throwing missiles and setting fire to bins and cars. One officer could be seen lying on the ground after being hit on his shield by a missile.
Various buildings were set alight in Croydon, south London, one enormous fire demolishing the 100-year-old Reeves furniture store. The fires were so brutal that approach roads into Croydon were thick with smoke leaving some residents battling to see or breathe.
London Riots 6-8th Aug 2011
The violence exploded in daylight in Hackney, east London, where police confronted rioters throwing missiles and setting fire to bins and cars. One officer could be seen lying on the ground after being hit on his shield by a missile.
Various buildings were set alight in Croydon, south London, one enormous fire demolishing the 100-year-old Reeves furniture store. The fires were so brutal that approach roads into Croydon were thick with smoke leaving some residents battling to see or breathe.
Various buildings were set alight in Croydon, south London, one enormous fire demolishing the 100-year-old Reeves furniture store. The fires were so brutal that approach roads into Croydon were thick with smoke leaving some residents battling to see or breathe.
London Riots 6-8th Aug 2011
Psychology of riots:
Riots are a form of civil chaos characterized by anarchic groups striking out in an impulsive and extreme rash of violence, destruction or other crime. While individuals may try to lead or control a riot, riots are typically disorganised and demonstrate pack behaviour.
Riots often happen in reaction to a perceived frustration or out of conflict. Historically, riots have occurred due to deprived working or living conditions, authority repression, taxation or conscription, disagreement between races or religions, or even the result of a sporting event. Some claim that rioters are motivated by rejection or oppression with legal channels through which to air their distress.
Riots are a form of civil chaos characterized by anarchic groups striking out in an impulsive and extreme rash of violence, destruction or other crime. While individuals may try to lead or control a riot, riots are typically disorganised and demonstrate pack behaviour.
Riots often happen in reaction to a perceived frustration or out of conflict. Historically, riots have occurred due to deprived working or living conditions, authority repression, taxation or conscription, disagreement between races or religions, or even the result of a sporting event. Some claim that rioters are motivated by rejection or oppression with legal channels through which to air their distress.
Annette Heart
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