Tag Archives: 2011 London Riots

Kaba’s gang past revealed after officer ‘not guilty’ of murder

Posted on October 22, 2024 by insidecroydon

One thing that the not-guilty verdict, delivered by an Old Bailey jury yesterday in the controversial case of the police shooting of Chris Kaba, failed to provide was any clarity. For while Kaba’s grieving family and friends protested last night … Continue reading →

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Bishop in call for calm after police shooting of Chris Kaba

Posted on September 10, 2022 by insidecroydon

The Bishop of Croydon has appealed for calm ahead of a demonstration to be held later today that will call for justice for Chris Kaba, the young black man who was shot dead by police in Streatham earlier this week. … Continue reading →

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Tories pick councillor who oversaw £12m riot cash to own ward

Posted on June 25, 2014 by insidecroydon

Croydon Tories have ensured that the 2011 riots will be a live issue at the 2015 General Election after choosing Fairfield councillor Vidhi Mohan as their candidate to stand in Croydon North – the man who, when a cabinet member … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 by-election, 2014 council elections, 2015 General Election, 8/8: London Road stories, Broad Green, Business, Croydon 8/8, Croydon Central, Croydon North, Fairfield, Gavin Barwell, Malcolm Wicks MP, Steve Reed MP, Vidhi Mohan | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Memories of Malcolm Wicks, MP who gave people a real voice

Posted on January 20, 2014 by insidecroydon

My Life, the autobiography of the late Croydon North MP, Malcolm Wicks, is published today. Exclusively here, ALISON BUTLER, who managed his constituency office for more than 20 years, writes of how his memory still brings a fond smile Although … Continue reading →

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MP Reed condemns “disgraceful” failures over riot pay-outs

Posted on January 4, 2014 by insidecroydon

More than two years after the 2011 riots, and there’s still 133 people who claimed official compensation who are yet to receive a penny to help them re-build their homes and businesses. Those are the findings of Steve Reed OBE, … Continue reading →

Posted in Boris Johnson, Business, Crime, Croydon 8/8, Croydon North, Mayor of London, Policing, Steve Reed MP | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments