THE fatal shooting of Mark Duggan by police led to some of the worst riots in England's recent history. An inquest into his death in cleared armed officers of any wrongdoing, sparking outrage with his family and campaigners who continue to accuse the police of racism. The year-old was born in Tottenham, North London, in to mother Pamela and his late father Bruno, and has a younger brother named Marlon. He went to live with his aunt Carole in Manchester, where his mother originates from, when he was 12 when his behaviour in school began to deteriorate, before he returned to Tottenham when he was He was reportedly believed to have become involved in gangs and drugs - an accusation denied by his family.
Mark Duggan was killed by police officers on 4 August - this week it will be the 10th anniversary of the riots. On the day of his death police stated they were trying to arrest him after intelligence suggested he was planning to collect a gun from a man called Kevin Hutchinson-Foster in east London. The officers from the CO19 firearms unit had trailed him while he travelled in a minicab to Leyton, east London, where he collected a gun before resuming his journey.
Mr Duggan was pronounced dead at 6. The illegal firearm was later found 4. Make a gift. SIEPR envisions a future where policies are underpinned by sound economic principles and generate measurable improvements in the lives of all people. Read more. Skip to content Skip to navigation. Search form Search. Focal Areas Publications Centers and Initiatives. People Research Programs Events About.
Mark Duggan. The Trione Director and Senior Fellow. The Wayne and Jodi Cooperman Professor. The IPCC appeals for witnesses to the shooting. Saturday 6 August Witnesses report that the protest begins peacefully. Image source, PA. The rioting erupted following a peaceful protest. Sunday 7 August Monday 8 August Reeve's Corner was destroyed as buildings and cars were set alight on the third night of violence.
During the evening the riots claim two lives. He later dies from his injuries. Tuesday 9 August This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Wednesday 10 August Thursday 11 August Friday 12 August Wednesday 24 August Thursday 8 September Friday 9 September The man whose shooting sparked the London riots was "not bad enough or mad enough" to draw a gun on police officers, a friend has said.
IPCC Commissioner Rachel Cerfontyne: "What is clear from this case is that a grieving family, suffering from shock, felt badly treated". Carole Duggan: I'd prefer to know the truth. Pam Duggan: This family doesn't believe in violence. Local traders in Tottenham have struggled to get compensation for businesses damaged during the riots. Image source, Julia Quenzler. Kevin Hutchinson-Foster was on trial for giving Mark Duggan a gun.
Kevin Hutchinson-Foster has been jailed for 11 years. The BBC's Mark Prodger was in court as Pamela Duggan said: "He should have been brought to justice and punished, he should not have been shot and killed". Image source, AFP.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley was heckled as he attempted to read a statement outside court after the inquest. In the period between midday on 3 August and when state amber was called at 6. The jury unanimously concluded no. Was the stop conducted in a location and in a way which minimised, to the greatest extent possible, recourse to lethal force? Unanimous yes. Did Mr Duggan have the gun with him in the taxi immediately before the stop?
How did the gun get to the grass area where it was later found? A majority of 9 to 1 said it was thrown. When Mr Duggan received a fatal shot, did he have the gun in his hand? A majority of 8 to 2 said no, he did not have a gun in his hand. Related Topics.
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