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Children play with policeman in a block of flats in Brixton
Small children play with a policeman outside a block of flats in Brixton, South London. Part of a feature following the riots in the area in 1985. Date: 1986
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1986 Bobby Brixton Community Eighties Policeman Policing Relations Riots
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of unity and connection between children and a policeman in the aftermath of the 1985 riots in Brixton, South London. Taken in 1986, the image is a poignant reminder of the importance of community engagement and public relations in the aftermath of civil unrest. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, seem at ease as they play with the policeman, who is seen in his full uniform, complete with helmet. The scene is a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction that had engulfed the area just a year prior. The photograph was taken during a feature on the efforts being made to rebuild community relations and restore peace in Brixton. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience of the community and the potential for healing and reconciliation in the wake of adversity. The photograph, taken in the 1980s, is a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between the public and the police, and the role that community engagement and trust-building plays in maintaining peace and order.
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