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British Riots: Latest News Stories

Here is a summary of the latest news on the riots in London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, and Nottingham.

 

Friday 12 August

Riots: Benefits e-petition hits crucial 100,000 mark. (BBC)

Richard Mannington Bowes dies after attack in Ealing riots. (BBC)

London riots: More than 1,000 arrested over disorder. (BBC)

Thursday 11 August

Hot on the trails of Photoshoplooter comes the brilliant lootalikes.tumblr.com.

Wednesday 10 August:

The looters around Britain have now become a Meme. First up is the funny tumblr photoshoplooter, then we have a nice shop sign, followed by a slightly profane take on the classic 'Keep calm and carry on' poster. (Gawker)

How to make a legal citizen's arrest. (The Guardian)

Three killed by hit-and-run in Birmingham whilst trying to protect their homes. (BBC)

Tuesday 9 August:

 

UK celebrities 'unite on Twitter to condem rioters'. Do you agree with them? (Sky)

UK's largest independent film and music distributor hit by major stock loss after Enfield warehouse torched in London riots. Such a shame. (The Guardian)

Happier times. Photo of Clapham Junction residents protesting today with brooms. (twitpic)

Blog post from Bristol about the riots that occured over night.

Mark duggan death: Insquest told that Tottenham man was shot by single bullet. (BBC)

Nice photo! Tea on a riot shield - proof that not all Londoners have beed with the police. (flickr)

Here is a blog called 'catchalooter' that is collecting photos of all the looters. (tumblr)

And here is the Metropolitan Police's flickr stream of looters ca ught on camera - recognise anyone? (flickr)

Shops and cars damaged in Bristol as riots spread to south west. (BBC)

User generated map of the riots in London using #londonriots.


Prime Minister David Cameron announced that Parliament is being recalled from the summer break to tackle the riots. (BBC)

Locally organised clean-ups are being organised around London vioa Twitter using #riotcleanup. Visit www.riotcleanup.co.uk for locations and times.

Monday 8 August:

Amazing speech by angry black woman in Hackney surrounded by looters at night - the young people should listen to her. (YouTube)

Injured boy has his stuff stolen by rioters pretending to help him. WTF is going on? (YouTube)

 Great commentary piece from The Guardian on why these riots are happening now. (The Guardian)

Video report about the riots in London from Monday 8 August. (RT)

 

 

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