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Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police- London

August 8th, 2011 by Joe O'Brien
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Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
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The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
02/12
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The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
03/12
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The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
04/12
Caption
The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
05/12
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The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.United Kingdom.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
06/12
Caption
The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
07/12
Caption
The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
08/12
Caption
The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
09/12
Caption
The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
10/12
Caption
The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
11/12
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The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
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The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
  • Rioters set cars ablaze in Hackney and battle with police London
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The London riots spread to Hackney, with cars set ablaze and heightened conflict between looters and the police in Pembury estate. The riots originated in Tottenham after a fatal shooting, spreading through London.United Kingdom. August 8th 2011

Rioters pelted riot police with petrol bombs, bottles, bricks and fireworks on the Pembury estate in Hackney. Police were attacked, then pushed the rioters back. Police dog teams were also called in.

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