LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Joyriders’ deaths spark riots in Newcastle

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

13 Sep 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:01:50

Description

Report on the death of two young joyriders, 21 year-old Colin Atkins and his friend Dale Robson. Chief Constable Sir Stanley Bailey says there is evidence to show the Police were not at fault. The incident sparked riots in parts of Newcastle; Linda Duffed, a local resident, witnessed youths being driven in from outlying areas to take part. The Reverend Nigel Stark reads a statement on behalf of the boys’ parents, appealing for an end to the violence. Philip Vine reports. Broadcast on Metro Radio.

Contributors

Metro Radio; Stanley Bailey; Linda Duffed; Nigel Stark; Philip Vine

Keywords

Deaths; Crime; Police; Youth unrest; Riots; Policing practice; Joyriding; Colin Atkins; Dale Robson; Newcastle on Tyne; Tyne and Wear

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