Brixton riots - community group’s view

Title

Brixton riots - community group’s view

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:28

Description

Telephone interview with Alison Lowton, Council for Community Relations. She discusses the recent riots in Brixton, South London (11/04/81), speculating on the reason for the violence and suggesting increased public spending is required in the area. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Alison Lowton

Keywords

London; Social problems; Interethnic relations; Police; Violence; Metropolitan Police; Riots; Policing practice; Public expenditure; Brixton; Urban areas; Community development; Community organizations; Council for Community Relations

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