Tag Archives: Lewisham

The morning after the night before

Posted on 09/08/2011 by

“It’s like the f***ing Planet of the Apes around here. Bring in the Army, that’s what I say, bring ‘em in now.” A burly man in his 40s stomps through Lewisham town centre this morning surveying the carcasses of burnt … Continue reading →

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The riot on our doorstep

Posted on 08/08/2011 by

6.35pm, Monday. Lee High Road. Lewisham: 15 policemen are lined up on the south side of the street dressed in riot gear – full-face helmets, shields and truncheons. A large group of mainly young people are packed on the pavement … Continue reading →

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