Night of Rioting & Looting in North London

The transcript describes a riot in Tottenham, North London, sparked by the police shooting of Mark Duggan. The violence escalated quickly, with police cars and a London bus set on fire, and shops looted. The police were slow to respond, leading to significant damage and a crime scene declaration.

What event marked the beginning of the full-scale riot in Tottenham?

• A sports event

• A peaceful protest

• A police station attack

• A political rally

What was the reason behind the demonstration that led to the riot?

• A local election

• A new government policy

• The shooting of Mark Duggan

• A sports victory

During the riot, what was notably absent, allowing looters to ransack shops?

• Firefighters

• Local residents

• Media coverage

• Police presence

What was the estimated financial impact of the damage on Tottenham High Road?

• Thousands of pounds

• Hundreds of pounds

• Millions of pounds

• Billions of pounds

What was the status of the area after the riot ended?

• A festival ground

• A construction site

• A crime scene

• A tourist attraction