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Riots reach Asian areas

What can be done to stop the riots? Did you witness what was happening? Plus director Eyad Zahra and actor Dominic Rains talk about new film The Taqwacores.

What can be done to stop the riots? Did you witness what was happening? Last night was the night hat the rioting really came to the Asian areas. Ilford, Bethnal Green, Green Street, East Ham and Barking in London, The City centre and Soho Road in Birmingham were all hit last night as the weekends troubles spread. We want to hear your stories, what did you see and how did you react? Did your community stand up against the rioters? Do you think the police dealt with the situation well? Maybe you think they need more power to control these matters?

Do you feel safe where you are? what did you see last night? Pick up the phone and talk to Nihal.

Later in the show director Eyad Zahra and actor Dominic Rains talk about the new film The Taqwacores which challenges the stereotypes about religion the judgements made about Muslims.

2 hours

Last on

Tue 9 Aug 2011 13:00

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  • Tue 9 Aug 2011 13:00