Scenes From the London Riots - August 2011

IronDavyBonney Published 08/16/2011

In some of the worst disorder seen on the streets of London in years, riots across the capital city began August 6, 2011 have continued for days and have now spread to other cities in England. Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused by the riots. So far, 155 people have been arrested.

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Scenes From the London Riots
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Birmingham Police Response - Police disperse youths during riots in Birmingham City Centre.
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Manchester Copycats - A shop burns on Market Street in Manchester City Centre.
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Charred Buildings in London - A workman stands guard beside the charred remains of the Reeves furniture shop.
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Burnt Out Cars - A burnt out car is pictured in Toxteth, Liverpool, following a fourth night of violence in Britain.
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Riots in Birmingham - Police walk past a burning car during riots in Birmingham City Centre.
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Continued Destruction in London - People walk past fire-damaged shops and flats in Clapham Junction.
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Sony Distribution Center #1 - Firefighters battle a massive blaze at the Sony distribution centre in Waltham Abbey.
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Sony Distribution Center #2 - An aerial view of the Sony distribution center engulfed in fire.
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Riots And Looting Continues Across London #1 - A girl looks at damage caused by looters in a pawn shop on Clapham High Street.
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Visits Tottenham Following The Rioting - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meet local residents and business people including Pizza shop owner Mohammed Nabi Ayubi.
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Riots And Looting Continues Across London #2 - Firefighters battle a large fire that broke out in shops and residential properties in Croydon.
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Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams - Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams department store in Clapham Junction.
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Riots And Looting Continues Across London #3 - Youths loot a Carhartt store in Hackney.
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Riots And Looting Continues Across London #4 - A rioter throws a rock at riot police in Clarence Road in Hackney.
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Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #1 - Burnt out cars are left in Ealing Green following a night of rioting.
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Police Survey The Damage After Another Night Of Rioting And Looting On The Streets Of London - A policeman looks at a damaged patrol car in Church Street.
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Rioting Breaks Out Across London - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store.
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Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #2 - Local residents gather as firefighters examine the aftermath of a fire in the Party Store.
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Double-Decker Bus Burning - A double-decker bus burns as riot police try to contain a large group of people.
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Protestors Arrested - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store in Brixton.
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Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.
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Firetrucks in the Streets - Police and emergency services clean up and contain the scene on Tottenham High Road.
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Looters in Tottenham - Youths use aerosol cans to set fire to shelves of goods inside a retail store.
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After the Riots - Residents watch as a building burns after riots in Tottenham, North London.
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Tensions in North London - Youths face off with riot police after protesting against the killing of a local man by armed police in an attempted arrest.
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London Burns - A Carpetright store burns in Tottenham after being set on fire by youths.
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Riots Continue Through the Night - Reports suggested local gangs were partly responsible for criminal acts against both property and police officers.
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Surveying the Damage - A fireman stands near the smouldering remains of a burnt-out building.
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Fire Crews on Site - Emergency services hose down smouldering buildings.
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Shops Looted During Riots - A view of sports reatiler JD Sports shows the damage from violence not seen in North London since 1985.
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Police Clean Up Operation - Police contain the scene in Tottenham. The cleanup operation began a few hours after police were able to regain control of the streets.

1.
Scenes From the London Riots
2.
Birmingham Police Response - Police disperse youths during riots in Birmingham City Centre.
3.
Manchester Copycats - A shop burns on Market Street in Manchester City Centre.
4.
Charred Buildings in London - A workman stands guard beside the charred remains of the Reeves furniture shop.
5.
Burnt Out Cars - A burnt out car is pictured in Toxteth, Liverpool, following a fourth night of violence in Britain.
6.
Riots in Birmingham - Police walk past a burning car during riots in Birmingham City Centre.
7.
Continued Destruction in London - People walk past fire-damaged shops and flats in Clapham Junction.
8.
Sony Distribution Center #1 - Firefighters battle a massive blaze at the Sony distribution centre in Waltham Abbey.
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Sony Distribution Center #2 - An aerial view of the Sony distribution center engulfed in fire.
10.
Riots And Looting Continues Across London #1 - A girl looks at damage caused by looters in a pawn shop on Clapham High Street.
11.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Visits Tottenham Following The Rioting - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meet local residents and business people including Pizza shop owner Mohammed Nabi Ayubi.
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Riots And Looting Continues Across London #2 - Firefighters battle a large fire that broke out in shops and residential properties in Croydon.
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Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams - Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams department store in Clapham Junction.
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Riots And Looting Continues Across London #3 - Youths loot a Carhartt store in Hackney.
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Riots And Looting Continues Across London #4 - A rioter throws a rock at riot police in Clarence Road in Hackney.
16.
Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #1 - Burnt out cars are left in Ealing Green following a night of rioting.
17.
Police Survey The Damage After Another Night Of Rioting And Looting On The Streets Of London - A policeman looks at a damaged patrol car in Church Street.
18.
Rioting Breaks Out Across London - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store.
19.
Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #2 - Local residents gather as firefighters examine the aftermath of a fire in the Party Store.
20.
Double-Decker Bus Burning - A double-decker bus burns as riot police try to contain a large group of people.
21.
Protestors Arrested - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store in Brixton.
22.
Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.
23.
Firetrucks in the Streets - Police and emergency services clean up and contain the scene on Tottenham High Road.
24.
Looters in Tottenham - Youths use aerosol cans to set fire to shelves of goods inside a retail store.
25.
After the Riots - Residents watch as a building burns after riots in Tottenham, North London.
26.
Tensions in North London - Youths face off with riot police after protesting against the killing of a local man by armed police in an attempted arrest.
27.
London Burns - A Carpetright store burns in Tottenham after being set on fire by youths.
28.
Riots Continue Through the Night - Reports suggested local gangs were partly responsible for criminal acts against both property and police officers.
29.
Surveying the Damage - A fireman stands near the smouldering remains of a burnt-out building.
30.
Fire Crews on Site - Emergency services hose down smouldering buildings.
31.
Shops Looted During Riots - A view of sports reatiler JD Sports shows the damage from violence not seen in North London since 1985.
32.
Police Clean Up Operation - Police contain the scene in Tottenham. The cleanup operation began a few hours after police were able to regain control of the streets.

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1. Scenes From the London Riots

2. Birmingham Police Response - Police disperse youths during riots in Birmingham City Centre.

3. Manchester Copycats - A shop burns on Market Street in Manchester City Centre.

4. Charred Buildings in London - A workman stands guard beside the charred remains of the Reeves furniture shop.

5. Burnt Out Cars - A burnt out car is pictured in Toxteth, Liverpool, following a fourth night of violence in Britain.

6. Riots in Birmingham - Police walk past a burning car during riots in Birmingham City Centre.

7. Continued Destruction in London - People walk past fire-damaged shops and flats in Clapham Junction.

8. Sony Distribution Center #1 - Firefighters battle a massive blaze at the Sony distribution centre in Waltham Abbey.

9. Sony Distribution Center #2 - An aerial view of the Sony distribution center engulfed in fire.

10. Riots And Looting Continues Across London #1 - A girl looks at damage caused by looters in a pawn shop on Clapham High Street.

11. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Visits Tottenham Following The Rioting - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meet local residents and business people including Pizza shop owner Mohammed Nabi Ayubi.

12. Riots And Looting Continues Across London #2 - Firefighters battle a large fire that broke out in shops and residential properties in Croydon.

13. Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams - Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams department store in Clapham Junction.

14. Riots And Looting Continues Across London #3 - Youths loot a Carhartt store in Hackney.

15. Riots And Looting Continues Across London #4 - A rioter throws a rock at riot police in Clarence Road in Hackney.

16. Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #1 - Burnt out cars are left in Ealing Green following a night of rioting.

17. Police Survey The Damage After Another Night Of Rioting And Looting On The Streets Of London - A policeman looks at a damaged patrol car in Church Street.

18. Rioting Breaks Out Across London - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store.

19. Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #2 - Local residents gather as firefighters examine the aftermath of a fire in the Party Store.

20. Double-Decker Bus Burning - A double-decker bus burns as riot police try to contain a large group of people.

21. Protestors Arrested - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store in Brixton.

22. Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.

23. Firetrucks in the Streets - Police and emergency services clean up and contain the scene on Tottenham High Road.

24. Looters in Tottenham - Youths use aerosol cans to set fire to shelves of goods inside a retail store.

25. After the Riots - Residents watch as a building burns after riots in Tottenham, North London.

26. Tensions in North London - Youths face off with riot police after protesting against the killing of a local man by armed police in an attempted arrest.

27. London Burns - A Carpetright store burns in Tottenham after being set on fire by youths.

28. Riots Continue Through the Night - Reports suggested local gangs were partly responsible for criminal acts against both property and police officers.

29. Surveying the Damage - A fireman stands near the smouldering remains of a burnt-out building.

30. Fire Crews on Site - Emergency services hose down smouldering buildings.

31. Shops Looted During Riots - A view of sports reatiler JD Sports shows the damage from violence not seen in North London since 1985.

32. Police Clean Up Operation - Police contain the scene in Tottenham. The cleanup operation began a few hours after police were able to regain control of the streets.

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1.
Scenes From the London Riots

2.
Birmingham Police Response - Police disperse youths during riots in Birmingham City Centre.

3.
Manchester Copycats - A shop burns on Market Street in Manchester City Centre.

4.
Charred Buildings in London - A workman stands guard beside the charred remains of the Reeves furniture shop.

5.
Burnt Out Cars - A burnt out car is pictured in Toxteth, Liverpool, following a fourth night of violence in Britain.

6.
Riots in Birmingham - Police walk past a burning car during riots in Birmingham City Centre.

7.
Continued Destruction in London - People walk past fire-damaged shops and flats in Clapham Junction.

8.
Sony Distribution Center #1 - Firefighters battle a massive blaze at the Sony distribution centre in Waltham Abbey.

9.
Sony Distribution Center #2 - An aerial view of the Sony distribution center engulfed in fire.

10.
Riots And Looting Continues Across London #1 - A girl looks at damage caused by looters in a pawn shop on Clapham High Street.

11.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Visits Tottenham Following The Rioting - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meet local residents and business people including Pizza shop owner Mohammed Nabi Ayubi.

12.
Riots And Looting Continues Across London #2 - Firefighters battle a large fire that broke out in shops and residential properties in Croydon.

13.
Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams - Riot police protect the entrance to Debenhams department store in Clapham Junction.

14.
Riots And Looting Continues Across London #3 - Youths loot a Carhartt store in Hackney.

15.
Riots And Looting Continues Across London #4 - A rioter throws a rock at riot police in Clarence Road in Hackney.

16.
Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #1 - Burnt out cars are left in Ealing Green following a night of rioting.

17.
Police Survey The Damage After Another Night Of Rioting And Looting On The Streets Of London - A policeman looks at a damaged patrol car in Church Street.

18.
Rioting Breaks Out Across London - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store.

19.
Clean Up Across London After A Third Night Of Rioting #2 - Local residents gather as firefighters examine the aftermath of a fire in the Party Store.

20.
Double-Decker Bus Burning - A double-decker bus burns as riot police try to contain a large group of people.

21.
Protestors Arrested - Two young men are detained outside the Currys electrical store in Brixton.

22.
Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.Burnt-Out Vehicles - Remains of burnt-out vehicles after riots on Tottenham High Road.

23.
Firetrucks in the Streets - Police and emergency services clean up and contain the scene on Tottenham High Road.

24.
Looters in Tottenham - Youths use aerosol cans to set fire to shelves of goods inside a retail store.

25.
After the Riots - Residents watch as a building burns after riots in Tottenham, North London.

26.
Tensions in North London - Youths face off with riot police after protesting against the killing of a local man by armed police in an attempted arrest.

27.
London Burns - A Carpetright store burns in Tottenham after being set on fire by youths.

28.
Riots Continue Through the Night - Reports suggested local gangs were partly responsible for criminal acts against both property and police officers.

29.
Surveying the Damage - A fireman stands near the smouldering remains of a burnt-out building.

30.
Fire Crews on Site - Emergency services hose down smouldering buildings.

31.
Shops Looted During Riots - A view of sports reatiler JD Sports shows the damage from violence not seen in North London since 1985.

32.
Police Clean Up Operation - Police contain the scene in Tottenham. The cleanup operation began a few hours after police were able to regain control of the streets.