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The 1981 Brixton riot, or Brixton uprising, [1] was a series of clashes between mainly black youths and the Metropolitan Police in Brixton, London, ...
Windrush Square, London (2006) Windrush Square (often referred to by its original name, Brixton Oval [1] [2]) is an open public space in the centre of Brixton, South London, [3] occupying an area in front of the Brixton Tate Library.
In April and July 1981, there were riots in several cities and towns in England. The riots mainly involved black English youth clashing with police. They were caused by tension between black people and the police, [1] especially perceived racist discrimination against black people through increased use of stop-and-search, [2] and were also fuelled by inner-city deprivation. [3]
Brixton's father died on April 4. “He was feeling emotional, and I think as his mom, I’m his safe space,” she explained. Wright said she has received many private messages that are ...
Brixton has a significant clubbing and live music scene. Large venues include Brixton Academy and Electric Brixton. A range of smaller venues such as The Windmill, Jamm, and Phonox are a major part of London's live music scene. [66] The Brixton Splash is an annual one-day street party held since 2006.
Trevor Ellis, a 26-year-old man from Brixton Hill was shot dead in Croydon, South London, on 8 August. [60] [61] [62] His family denied reports that Ellis, who had come from the Brixton area to Croydon with a group of friends, had been involved in looting. [63] [64] 13 people were arrested in connection with the murder. All were later bailed ...
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.
Image credits: GrayAreaHeritage Some of the most ungodly fashion crimes that Sinclair witnessed were anything inflatable or having holes that allow certain body parts to flop out. “Look, I think ...