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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