The Riots in Croydaon - The Response From Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace (the professional football team based the closest to Croydon), are giving away 1000 thickets to their home game against Blackpool on the 27th of August.

The tickets are going to the people who have been the most affected by the riots in Croydon on the 9th August (homes destroyed, businesses trashed, etc.) and members of the emergency services who helped them on that night.

I commend their altruism and community spirit, especially as they are not the most wealthy of football clubs.

Oh, I'm an Aston Villa supporter in case you were wondering.

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Pictures Of The Aftermath Of Riots In Croydon - London Road - London Riots

A pawnbrokers on the corner of London Rd and Oakfield Rd, burnt out in the riots

This was a Ladbrooks & a convenience store prior to the riots

The pub I was in during the unrest (above photo 50m south)

The most unfortunate banner in Croydon!

I think that the rioters burnt out the buildings to destroy forensic evidence, or just possibly just because they liked to see the flames!

See Also: http://deadmanchatting.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-did-cause-riots.html

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