What the records say
- When
- 28 Aug 2022 – 24 Sep 2022
- Kind
- Riot
- Coordinates
- 52.64° N, 1.13° W
- Description
- 2022 ethnic clashes in Leicester, England
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
2022 Leicester unrest
2022 ethnic clashes in Leicester, England
In August and September 2022, Leicester, England, saw a period of religious and ethnic tension between predominately British Hindus and British Muslims of South Asian origin. The unrest saw rioting, protest marches, sloganeering and ethnic violence between the two populations. It was also preceded by social media campaigning, misinformation and hate propaganda.
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