Brixton violence and looting (7th Aug 2011)

[Tankus]

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don't loot then !

also put out fires when the fire brigade cant go in due to stone throwing by fuckwits

 

[Pip]

The reason he got attacked is truly depressing. He used to live in the area but had moved out to Elephant and Castle (presumably because his Mum had moved, seeing as he was only 18).

He'd come back to Brixton to enjoy Splash, but was then attacked by people he once knew because he was now from the wrong 'hood.
He nearly died from his injuries. For moving to a different address.

Shit, didn't hear about that, is the kid alright? All I heard about is the two minor stabbings. I've never, ever, heard of someone getting grief for moving to a different address either, so don't get too depressed - if that is the case then it's definitely not common.

I've been in constant contact with the people round here, and was outside the barrier block last night, and my understanding of what went on is this.

Earlier in the day a load of people from my estate tried to go to the main bit of Splash (on CHL) but were stopped by the police because they thought they were going to clash with a group already on CHL. What with that and the party in the community centre on the corner, there were a load of people hanging about around there, unable to go anywhere, stewing a bit. When I was there some prick was preeing me but the situation was defused by one of the boys from Moorlands, who quoth "you're not even from round here*, she's from round here, fuck off" which just shows that there were outsiders who'd come for Splash (but most probably don't give a shit about Brixton tbh) around last night.
When everything was kicking off in the main bit of Brixton there were also people arriving in cars from fuck knows where to get in on the action, and on BB half jokingly (but also kind of not) arranging where to go to loot stuff.

When were you outside the barrier block ed? Didn't see you, were we there at different times?

*I moved away to a different area three years ago, just to concrete my don't get depressed point.

 

[story]

Just heard from a pal: it's kicking off in Croydon now too.

ETA

Yup, just hitting the news feed now.

 

[Secateur]

bbc news...Croydon is on fire all over the shop!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Just heard from a pal: it's kicking off in Croydon now too.

ETA

Yup, just hitting the news feed now.

There's a separate Croydon thread. There's a few Croydon residents on U75

 

[story]

There's a separate Croydon thread. There's a few Croydon residents on U75

Beg 'pardon Minnie_the_Minx.

 

[Belushi]

How are things down in Brixton?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Beg 'pardon Minnie_the_Minx.

Just letting you know as there's people that live there so you may get more on the ground information rather than second-hand tweeting bollox, although it's on BBC and Sky anyway

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Beg 'pardon Minnie_the_Minx.

There's also Birmingham, Hackney, Bethnal Green and various other threads. U75 will be full of riot threads soon

 

[Belushi]

We need a riot forum!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

We need a riot forum!

I think so, although that might just make the Mods/Lazy tear their hair out after the big move

Or is it easy to do?

 

[Fingers]

Heard that Brazza's on Brixton Hill has had it's windows smashed

 

[tufty79]

ffs

 

[Fingers]

and Hamiltons

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Heard that Brazza's on Brixton Hill has had it's windows smashed

on Brixton Hill

 

[kittyP]

Heard that Brazza's on Brixton Hill has had it's windows smashed

Tulse Hill? Or do you mean somewhere different?
Thought the sirens got a bot louder for a bit

 

[Fingers]

Sorry yes, Tulse Hill, the Palmerston in East Dulwich has also been attacked according to Twitter

 

[editor]

When were you outside the barrier block ed? Didn't see you, were we there at different times?

Fortunately/unfortunately, I was in Wales when it all kicked off, but have spoken to neighbours when I got back this afternoon. Apparently, at one point the contents of recycling bins were all around the entrance to the block, sparking fears that they were going to set fire to it all.

(Note: I've edited the thread title for clarity)

 

[Greebo]

They did - went past here about 5 minutes ago

 

[gaijingirl]

oh bugger - really Brazas window? Just sent gaijinboy down to get some grub from the chippy a few doors down - thought we were safe this far up. This whole thing is shit shit shit.

 

[Secateur]

Brazas on Tulse Hill?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Fingers]

Fire engine heading to Brixton according to my mate in Herne Hill. Kicking off on Clapham High Street

 

[sleaterkinney]

Clapham junction really gone off

 

[gaijingirl]

How long ago was the Brazas thing? I'm sure it's absolutely fine - it's just that gaijinboy should be back by now really.

 

[Greebo]

FWIW I hope Gajinboy's okay, and everyone else in that area too.

Safe compared to what? Schools are shut for the summer, there's not much to do, and groups of yoots have been bragging and egging each other on most of the day - only a matter of time IMHO

 

[Badgers]

Clapham junction really gone off

Really? You up that way mate?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Just seen a fire engine heading down Brixton Hill. Could be on way to anywhere though I suppose

 

[editor]

It's all quiet on Coldharbour Lane right now.

 

[sleaterkinney]

Really? You up that way mate?

No, just following it on the news.

 

[gaijingirl]

He's back - fine, I was silly to worry. He said it's really weird out there - but Brazas have their shutters down - and being Monday, they'll have been down all day I'd have thought - so I hope that rumour is wrong.