Toxteth riots aftermath

Title

Toxteth riots aftermath

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:22

Description

Report on the drafting in of extra police officers following the weekend riots in Toxteth, Liverpool and Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw’s visit to Liverpool and talks with the Archbishop of Liverpool Derek Worlock. Includes Whitelaw speech calling for public cooperation with the police, and Warlock on the need for consultation with community leaders. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

William Whitelaw; Derek Worlock

Keywords

Law enforcement; Police; Archbishops; Liverpool; Riots; Police personnel; Toxteth; Cabinet ministers; Visits; Urban communities

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