Call for use of water cannons in Toxteth riots

Title

Call for use of water cannons in Toxteth riots

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Jul 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:16

Description

Telephone interview with Conservative MP Teddy Taylor calling for the use of water cannons in Toxteth, Liverpool to clear rioters off the streets, protect the police from petrol bombs and prevent deaths. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Teddy Taylor

Keywords

Police; Liverpool; Riots; Policing practice; Toxteth; Protective devices

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