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Edward Knowles, who threw a jug of water over Moss Side inquiry chairman Mr Benet Hyter
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Edward Knowles, who threw a jug of water over Moss Side inquiry chairman Mr Benet Hyter
Edward Knowles, who threw a jug of water over Moss Side inquiry chairman Mr Benet Hyter QC, today, 26th August 1981.
Edward Knowles of Whitehaven ranted about his right to speak about alleged bribe taking in January 1976, at Carlisle High Court.
On 8 July 1981 more than 1, 000 young people besieged the police station at Moss Side, Manchester. During this a policeman was shot with a crossbow bolt through his leg.
The riot lasted for some 72 hours over three nights, with much burning and looting of shops all the way down Princess Road, Clarendon Road and the surrounding areas, including Rusholme. It ended on 11 July when the Manchester police went in hard. At the time the Manchester Police forces were the only force in Britain kitted out with full riotsquad gear
Currie
Manchester Evening News
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21618909
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This print captures a defining moment in history, showcasing the intense emotions and tensions that engulfed Manchester during the 1981 Moss Side inquiry. Edward Knowles, a passionate individual from Whitehaven, takes center stage as he defiantly throws a jug of water over Mr Benet Hyter QC, the chairman of the inquiry. Knowles' actions were fueled by his unwavering belief in his right to speak out against alleged bribe taking, which he had previously voiced at Carlisle High Court back in January 1976. However, it was on July 8th, 1981 when chaos erupted as more than 1,000 young people besieged the police station in Moss Side. The riot lasted for an astonishing 72 hours over three nights and resulted in widespread burning and looting throughout Princess Road, Clarendon Road, Rusholme and surrounding areas. During this tumultuous period of unrest and anger towards authorities, one policeman even suffered a crossbow bolt wound through his leg. It wasn't until July 11th when the Manchester Police forces intervened with full riotsquad gear that order was finally restored. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of these turbulent times in Manchester's history - an era marked by social upheaval and civil unrest. Currie's lens has captured not only an act of defiance but also encapsulated the raw emotions felt by those involved in this significant chapter of British history.
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