Handsworth Riots: Police talk with the community

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Date:1985

Description:"At the time, press reports stated that 300 police officers were drafted into Handsworth within 90 minutes, and up to 1500 police officers were eventually patrolling the area during the disturbances. Pictured is a Senior Officer talking to local residents." Pogus Caesar, February 2003.

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Lozells Handsworth Demonstrations, Protests & Riots Caesar, Pogus 1976 - 1999 (Late 20th Century)

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