Role of police in Toxteth riots

Title

Role of police in Toxteth riots

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:10

Description

Interview with SDP MP for Toxteth, Liverpool, Richard Crawshaw arguing the riots there were sparked off by discontent among some of the community over the lack of even-handed treatment from the police, and calling for officers to get back on the beat. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Richard Crawshaw

Keywords

Law enforcement; Police; Liverpool; Violence; Riots; Policing practice; Toxteth; Urban areas; Urban communities

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