England Riots of 2011

What Happened?

From August 6th to 11th of 2011, thousands of people rioted in cities across England, with the most severe unrest occurring in London. The riots, often referred to as the London riots, were the most severe civil unrest the UK had seen in a generation.

Timeline of Events

* **August 6th:** Riots began in Tottenham, north London, after the fatal shooting of Mark Duggan by police. * **August 7th:** Riots spread to other parts of London and to other cities in England. * **August 8th:** Riots continued, with looting and violence breaking out in London and other cities. * **August 9th:** The riots reached their peak, with widespread looting and arson in London. * **August 10th:** Riots continued in London and other cities, but began to subside. * **August 11th:** Riots ended, with a return to relative calm.

Aftermath

The riots resulted in five deaths, over 2,000 arrests, and billions of pounds in property damage. The government responded to the riots with a heavy handed crackdown on crime, including new laws and increased police powers. The riots were a major turning point in British politics and society, and continue to be debated today. Many experts believe that the riots were a symptom of long-term social and economic problems in England.