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Park Street riot

1940s in Bristol1944 crimes in the United Kingdom1944 in England1944 riotsBlack British history
Crime in BristolRace riots in EnglandUse British English from March 2018
Park Street, Bristol geograph.org.uk 1756895
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The Park Street riot occurred in Park Street and George Street Bristol, England, on 15 July 1944 when many black US servicemen (GIs) refused to return to their camps after US military policemen (MPs) arrived to end a minor fracas. More MPs were sent, up to 120 in total, and Park Street was closed with buses. In subsequent confrontations an MP was stabbed, a black GI was shot dead, and several others were wounded.

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Park Street riot
Elmdale Road, Bristol City Centre

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