Irish festival youths cause riot

Title

Irish festival youths cause riot

Genre

Interview

TX Date

3 Jul 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:21

Description

Chief superintendant Mike Briggs defends his decision to send in police in riot gear when violence broke out at an Irish festival in Roundwood Park, Harlesden, London. Police and public were injured. He speculates on the initial cause of the violence. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Mike Briggs

Keywords

London; Ireland; Violence; Riots; Policing practice; Festivals; Harlesden; Roundwood Park

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