Birmingham Riots

Birmingham Pair Jailed Over Police Gun Attack During Riots

PA | Posted 09.10.2012 | UK

Two men have been handed lengthy jail sentences after being found guilty of taking part in a pre-planned gun attack on police officers during the summ...

Riot Deaths: Eight Men Accused Of Murdering Three Friends Walk Free

PA | Posted 18.09.2012 | UK

Eight men have been cleared at Birmingham Crown Court of murdering three friends, Haroon Jahan, Shazad Ali and Abdul Musavir, who were struck by a car...

Riot Crowds 'Riled Up' And In 'Hyper Mode'

Posted 25.04.2012 | UK

A group of men who gathered in the street to protect businesses from looters during last summer's riots were in "hyper mode" on the night three men we...

Three Died In 'Modern Day Chariot Charge' During Riots, Court Hears

PA | Posted 19.04.2012 | UK

Three men who died after they were deliberately run into by a car during last summer's riots were murdered in a modern-day "chariot charge" after days...

Father Bereaved In Riots Convicted Of Roadside Assault

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 05.04.2012 | UK

A bereaved father, who publicly appealed for calm after his son was killed in last summer's riots, has avoided jail after being convicted of inflictin...

Riots Father Who Called For Calm On Trial For Road Rage Violence

PA | Posted 02.04.2012 | UK

A bereaved father who called for calm at the height of last summer's riots is to go on trial on Monday accused of causing grievous bodily harm during ...

Men Charged With Birmingham Riot Murders

PA | Posted 01.12.2011 | UK

Three people have been charged with the murders of three men who were killed as they tried to protect shops and homes from looters. Haroon Jahan, 2...

Man Remanded In Connection With Birmingham Riot Killings

PA | Posted 22.10.2011 | UK

PRESS ASSOCIATION -- A 28-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with the murders of three men who were killed as they tried to protect home...

Funerals Held For Birmingham Riot Car Victims

PA | Posted 18.10.2011 | UK

Three men who were killed as they tried to protect shops and homes from looters will be buried today. Haroon Jahan, 21, and brothers Shazad Ali, 3...

Man Charged In Birmingham Riot Deaths

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 17.10.2011 | UK

A man from Birmingham has been charged with murder after the deaths of three people on August 10 during widespread rioting and looting in the city. ...

Seventh Person Questioned Over Birmingham Riot Death Still Held

Posted 15.10.2011 | UK

PRESS ASSOCIATION -- A seventh person arrested by detectives investigating the murders of three friends who were struck by a car as they protected the...

Man In Court Over Murder Of Three Friends In Birmingham Riots

PA | Posted 15.10.2011 | UK

PRESS ASSOCIATION -- A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a group of friends who were struck by a car as they protected their community ...

UK Riots: Up To 5,000 People Attend Peace March In Birmingham

Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 14.10.2011 | UK

Up to 5,000 people attended a peace rally in Birmingham following the murder of three men during riots in the city, police have said. The rally, he...

Riot Police Chief Hits Back At Cameron's Call For Zero Tolerance, Says Police Will Not 'Slavishly' Adopt Empty Slogans

Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 14.10.2011 | UK

West Midlands' Police Chief has hit back at David Cameron's call for a zero tolerance crime policy, saying police will not "slavishly" adopt empty slo...

Riots And Condemnation Without Context

John Wight | Posted 11.10.2011 | UK Politics
John Wight

Indeed, what we have seen being played out these past few nights is stark evidence, as if any more were needed, that we are living in two Britains.

Looters Steal Bieber and Jedward Memorabilia

Huffington Post UK | George Sandeman | Posted 11.10.2011 | UK

Thanks to the lovely and funny people at Photoshop Looter we can bring you a lighter side to the recent riots in London and other cities around the UK...

Rioting 2.0: Me-Generation Unrest

Kieron Hayes | Posted 11.10.2011 | UK
Kieron Hayes

I was 17 when the riots that swept Britain in 1981 broke out. Fast forward 30 years and we're dealing with a different beast in my view, the atmosphere's different, Rioters 2.0 don't seem politically motivated.

Paul Vale

Tariq Jahan Urges His Community To Stay Calm And Safe

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Vale | Posted 10.10.2011 | UK

Thousands of police are out on the streets of the UK in an effort to prevent a fifth night of rioting. Both Manchester and Birmingham have 1,000 o...

Men Murdered in Birmingham 'Were Protecting Community'

PA | Posted 10.10.2011 | UK

PRESS ASSOCIATION -- Three men were mowed down by a car and killed while protecting their community from looters, it has been claimed. The trio - i...

UK Riots: Three Men Killed After Riots In Birmingham

Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 09.10.2011 | UK

Three men have died in Birmingham as the UK suffered its fourth night of rioting and disorder. Police have launched a murder inquiry in response to...