After the Riots
Paul Kenyon returns to Merseyside to examine the possible root causes that led to the violence.
Mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers came under attack during the riots that swept across the country earlier this month. The courts have been tough on violent disorder, but File on 4 examines how tackling the possible root causes may require an even stronger effort. Tensions over immigration are still simmering, particularly in areas that have long been in economic decline. Paul Kenyon reports.
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Paul Kenyon returns to Merseyside to examine the possible issues that led to the violence
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