Police water cannon used to tackle G20 protests for third night in Hamburg

Police water cannon used to tackle G20 protests for third night in Hamburg

Anti-G20 protests across Hamburg continued for the third night in a row. Protests on Saturday were mostly peaceful after two nights of violent clashes which saw radicals torching cars and looting shops. Police used water cannons to disperse remaining protesters who began throwing bottles and rocks. More than 200 police officers were injured during three days of clashes. Around 143 people were arrested and 122 taken into custody. Jul 9, 2017
Grenfell Tower Fire: Kensington and Chelsea leader quits

Grenfell Tower Fire: Kensington and Chelsea leader quits

The leader of Kensington and Chelsea council, Nick Paget-Brown, has resigned following weeks of criticism for the boroughs handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster. Announcing the decision, he said he accepts a share of responsibility for perceived failings in the councils response to the fire at the tower block in west London. Jul 1, 2017