Wars, politics & history

1981 Brixton riot

from 10 April 1981 to 12 April 1981

Confrontation between Police and protesters in Brixton, London in 1981. It began on 10 April 1981 in what is now the United Kingdom and lasted until 12 April 1981 (about 2 days). The setting was Brixton. It was part of 1981 England riots. Those involved included Metropolitan Police.

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