Posted on 08/07/2011 10:21:01 AM PDT by traumer
Clasford Stirling, a resident of Tottenham for 32 years, said the area looked like a battlefield Continue reading the main story Related Stories
Tottenham riots: Timeline In pictures: The day after In pictures: Riot on streets More than 40 people have been arrested after rioting saw police attacked, buildings looted and vehicles set alight in Tottenham, north London.
Twenty-six officers and three others were hurt in the violence which erupted after a protest over the fatal shooting by police of Mark Duggan on Thursday.
Residents surveyed the damage after homes were looted and shops burnt down.
The Metropolitan Police warned over "ill-informed speculation" on social networking sites of further problems.
All injured officers have now left hospital, the force said.
The BBC's Andy Moore reports from behind police lines after a BBC satellite truck came under attack from youths throwing missiles The people arrested remain in custody for offences including violent disorder, burglary and theft.
Meanwhile, the family of Mr Duggan said they were "not condoning" the violence that erupted.
"Please don't make this about my brother's life, he was a good man," his brother Shaun Hall said.
BBC crime reporter Ben Ando said there were rumours in the community that a teenage girl who was part of the peaceful protest had been in a kind of confrontation with police.
He said: "That appears to be the flashpoint. That was the moment at around about just after eight o'clock when it seemed that elements in the crowd decided to pick on two police cars. They were then set on fire."
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating Thursday's shooting.
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In reading the article it still doesn’t explain who was Mark Duggan and what the initial confrontation that led to his shooting was about?
“A police officer was also shot in the incident, which happened in what was called a “pre-planned” event, under Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in the African and Caribbean communities.”
Those darned Amish at it again!
.... more coverage and pictures on:
And in a clear incitement to looting, ‘Sonny Twag’ tweeted: ‘Want to roll Tottenham to loot. I do want a free TV. Who wudn’t.’ 
Yep! Fox News only describes him as a father of four. I am sure he has some kind of criminal record. Why did the police attempt to arrest him and why did he exchange gun fire with the police? No one is explaining those questions.
The crowd looks like the usual suspects, no matter where you are.
And just WHAT were those "things" he was involved in??
‘This guy was not violent. Yes, he was involved in things"
Gee, wonder what kind of "things" he was involved in.
Every story about a thug getting shot by police must, by law, have a quote like this. Apparently it's a universal rule. I'm sure he was working on getting his UK equivalent of the GED too.
Yes, the Crusades were a hell of a good idea. Of course, they needed better funding...
“This guy was not violent” yet, ‘he exchange gun fire with the police’
hmmm, doesn’t sound non violent to me. I think I also read he had an illegal firearm or something.
He was kind to his mother.
Whites will be rioting next.
Just saw a video on FNC of the police riding in on horses. They were Galloping in, moving fast, and looked to be about 40-50 strong. I hope a few of the usual suspects really felt their presence!
Some of John Wayne Gacys neighbors said, “he was a wonderful man”.
The perp was a self-described “gangsta” and was linked to a number of shady activities.
I wonder if any of the rioters had read any left-wing blogs lately?
I wonder if any of the rioters had read any left-wing blogs lately?
Love your hitting the nail on the head, perspective.
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