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Saturday, 21 July, 2001, 12:57 GMT 13:57 UK
Brixton violence in pictures
Disturbances broke out in Brixton, south London, following a peaceful protest into the fatal police shooting of a black man.
Here the incident unfolds in pictures.
![]() It all began with a peaceful demonstration against the police shooting of Derek Bennett
![]() Police were called in after a group of around 40 youths, which grew to 100, began attacking shops
![]() Three officers were injured after youths threw bottles and other missiles at them
![]() Police said the violence was mainly "opportunistic" looting and vandalism
![]() Many shops and other businesses in the central street had their windows smashed
![]() A department store was at the centre of the trouble
![]() Police and community leaders plan to meet to discuss the trouble
![]() Local shop owners and businesses were counting the cost on Saturday
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