A notable clash between protesters and policemen that occurred in London, England in 1995.
The Brixton riots of 1995 began on 13 December after the death of a black 26-year-old, Wayne Douglas, in police custody. Douglas had allegedly robbed a couple in bed at knifepoint hours earlier.[1] Trouble broke out after what had been a peaceful protest outside the Brixton Police Station where the death occurred. With several hundred people involved, the riot resulted in damage to property and vehicles in the area. Police sealed off a three-kilometre (2 mile) area around Brixton in south London.
The riot lasted for five hours. 22 people were arrested and charged with public order offences, theft and criminal damage. Three police officers were hurt.[2]
The then-Deputy Prime Minister, Michael Heseltine, condemned the riots and said "efforts to improve Brixton would continue".[3]
^"Man whose death sparked Brixton riot 'was robber'". The Independent. 19 November 1996.
^"1995: Riots break out in Brixton". BBC News. 13 December 1995. Retrieved 20 April 2010.
^The New York Times, "Man's Death Sets Off Riot In London"
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