Handsworth riots
Handsworth in Birmingham is well known for its riots and history of violence in the mid 1980s. The riots were caused by heavy-handed policing and drug-related problems in this inner city suburb. It is arguable that they really arose from poor social conditions, racial discrimination, poverty, unemployment, and dilapidated housing. Since then much has been done to improve the local amenities and housing conditions. Handsworth is now reputed to be one of the safest areas in Birmingham.
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