Industry News
Teenager first to face rioting charge
2 February 2012
A teenager has become the first person charged by Scotland Yard with the offence of rioting over last summer's disorder reports the Independent.
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Map of 2011 London riots is available online
Source: The Guardian
2 February 2012
Thanks to the Guardian. Click on the link to view Read more...
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Analysis of the 2011 riots courtesy of the Financial Times
Source: The Backstop Blog
2 February 2012
...an interesting reference page for related news stories and facts. Read more...
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Teenager faces trial for £200k riot raid of designer items and jewellery
Source: The Mirror
31 January 2012
The Mirror reports that a teenager is to go on trial accused of stealing £200,000 worth of designer gear during the summer riots. Read more...
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After Baby P, what is life like for a social worker?
Source: BBC News
31 January 2012
BBC news site reports on Protecting our Children, the new must-see documentary on BBC Two, Mondays from 30 January 21:00 GMT or watch online afterwards (UK only). Read more...
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Crime map website extended
Source: The Independent
31 January 2012
Theresa May said the crime-mapping website will be extended to show crimes which happen "near a range of public places". Read more...
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Gang expert and police commander warn of 'toxic' expansion
Source: The Guardian
27 January 2012
The Guardian reports that a gang expert warned on Thursday of the unprecedented "toxic potential" for increasing numbers of young people to join gangs in the UK as the economic downturn bites. Read more...
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