Brixton riots - David McNee response

Title
Brixton riots - David McNee response
Genre
Speech
TX Date
28 May 1981
Year of production
1981
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Duration
00:07:10
Description
Speech by Metropolitan Police Commissioner David McNee responding to the recent riots in Brixton, South London (11/04/81) and on the Lord Scarman (Leslie Scarman) inquiry into the riots which is about to start, and the police response to the outbreak of violence. In 2 parts.
Contributors
David McNee
Keywords
London; Interethnic relations; Police; Violence; Metropolitan Police; Riots; Policing practice; Black peoples; Brixton; Public inquiries; Policemen; Leslie Scarman; Protective clothing; Protective devices; Lord Scarman

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