Riots at Wood End estate, Coventry

Title

Riots at Wood End estate, Coventry

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

14 May 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:02:14

Description

Martin Shaw reports on riots on the Wood End estate in Coventry. Trouble began after a police crackdown on gangs who’ve been terrorising residents. Includes interviews with Chief Superintendent Jim Swingewood; Coventry Lord Mayor Dave Edwards. Broadcast on Mercia Sound.

Contributors

Mercia Sound; Jim Swingewood; Martin Shaw; Dave Edwards

Keywords

Violence; Council housing; Riots; Coventry; Residential estates; Wood End estate

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