1991 Handsworth riots

Quand

2 sept. 1991

Type

Émeute

Coordonnées

52.48° N, 1.90° W

Description

1991 riots in Birmingham, England

Placé à : town its description names, Birmingham.

1991 riots in Birmingham, England

The third Handsworth riot occurred on 2 September 1991 in Handsworth, an inner-city area of Birmingham, when a power cut plunged the area into darkness and sparked a looting spree in local shops. 200 police officers in riot gear were called in to bring the unrest under control. Hundreds of shops and houses were looted and cars were stolen.

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