1981 Brixton Riot

Watching my Hometown Burn From Afar

Ben Cohen | Posted 11.10.2011 | UK Politics
Ben Cohen

"Two months ago we marched to Scotland Yard, more than 2,000 of us, all blacks, and it was peaceful and calm and you know what? Not a word in the press. Last night, a bit of rioting and looting and look around you."