2011 England riots
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| Date | 6 August 2011 - 11 August 2011 |
|---|---|
| Deaths | 5 |
| Description | 5 nights of unrest which followed the killing of Mark Duggan by the Metropolitan Police. |
The 2011 England riots saw some of the deadliest violence in Britain of the 21st century.
What happened?
The riots broke out after the police shooting of Mark Duggan, a man from Tottenham. Most of the violence was in London, but also spread to other cities. For 5 days, England saw rioting, looting, arson, robbery, assault and murder.