Police officers detain a man in Enfield, north London August 7. Police said they were called to Enfield, a few miles north of Tottenham, where youths had smashed two shop windows and damaged a police car. / Stefan Wermuth, Reuters
Riots broke out in London and surrounding areas in August 2011 after a small and peaceful march to protest the death of a Tottenham man, Mark Duggan, who was shot by police officers. Looting and arson attacks escalated, prompting political action and debates. Arrests, charges and court proceedings continue, months after the riots first took place. - The New York Times