Witness History: Archive 2011 - Poll tax riots

The anti-poll tax demonstration of March 1990 brought thousands onto the streets of London.

Some were simply there to protest against a new Thatcherite policy. Others were looking for trouble.

Rioters attack a police van.

Published on Thursday, 31st March 2011.

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