What caused the Hackney riots? Local residents speak out

Ena Miller talks to Hackney residents about the riots

Ena Miller talks to Hackney residents about the riots

What were the catalysts and causes for the riots in Hackney earlier this week?

Ena Miller hears from local residents about what they think are the causes of the recent disturbances.

“These teenagers have got nothing better to do… they think that they’re well hard.”

“All these analyses, everyone’s asking why, why, why?”

Leave your thoughts below.

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