Handsworth Riots, Villa Road, corner of Hamstead Rd.

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Date:1985

Description:A lone Policeman in riotgear patrolss the corner of Lozells Road and Hamstead Road during the Handsworth disturbances. Reports claimed that up to 1500 police officers were drafted into the area.

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Image courtesy of: OOM Gallery /Windrush Productions

Donor ref:Birmingham City Archives (10/359)

Source: OOM Gallery /Windrush Productions

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