Bernie Grant on Broadwater Farm riots

Title

Bernie Grant on Broadwater Farm riots

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 May 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:06

Description

Report into the riots which took place on the Broadwater Farm estate, in Tottenham. Bernie Grant MP says the Police have brought in rubber bullets and water cannon because they cannot handle the rioters by means of conventional methods. Grant also explains the reasons behind his nickname, Barmy Bernie. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Bernie Grant

Keywords

London; Law enforcement; Police; Members of Parliament; Riots; Policing practice; Weapons; Broadwater Farm; Tottenham; Bernie Grant

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