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THE BATTLE OF BROADWATER FARM

01 January 1991

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THE BATTLE OF BROADWATER FARM
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JOURNAL ARTICLE , User Ref = 007543
T Judge
Police, Nov 1985 18(3) pp10-15

Looks at the reactions of ordinary policemen to the conduct of
police operations on the Broadwater Farm Estate in October 1985
when one was murdered and 200 injured. They show clearly the
anger at senior officers for apparent blunders in strategy and
tactics. Also outlines the background to the disorder over
preceding months.

United Kingdom, London, riot, public order
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