London Police Condemn 'Copycat' Violence

August 08, 2011 from Euronews

An outbreak of rioting that hit part of North London on Saturday has spread to other parts of the UK capital. Police have condemned what they call "copycat" violence. Shops have been looted, cars set on fire. More than 100 people have been arrested and 35 police officers injured. The trouble began in Tottenham, sparked by a wave of anger over a local man who was shot dead during a police operation.

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