Experts Cite Underlying Causes for UK Riots
1,380 views · Published 11 August 2011 · 4:24 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2011 · News & Politics
London was largely calm Wednesday, but the rioting that engulfed the British capital for the past few nights has spread to other cities, including Manchester and Birmingham. Observers say the rioting was not based on specific political or economic demands, but they acknowledge there are underlying reasons that so many young people are willing to take part in looting, arson and vandalism -- on a scale the country has not seen in many years. VOA's Al Pessin reports from London
