Police view of Southall riot

Title

Police view of Southall riot

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Jul 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:26

Description

Interview with Southall Police Commander Terence Siggs following the clashes in Southall, London between the Asian community, skinheads and police. He explains what happened and details injuries and damage and police strategy for the future. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Terence Siggs

Keywords

London; Injuries; Damage; Interethnic relations; Police; Ethnic conflicts; Violence; Southall; Riots; Policing practice; Public houses; Whites; Bombs; Racially motivated crime; Asian peoples; Asian communities

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