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Title:United Kingdom: London Anti-Poll Tax Protest Turns Into Worst Riot In Britain This Century
Date:31st March 1990
Summary:Pitched battles between British police and protesters in central London on March 31 were described as the worst rioting in the country this century. A major demonstration against the newly introduced community charge or poll tax turned into violence. More than 130 people had been hurt (inc. 58 police) and around 350 arrests were made as demonstrators hurled missiles, set alight cars and buildings and looted shops.
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Location:UK ENGLAND LONDON
Reuters ID:LDL0011QVMI63
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