Rashan Charles protest: Riot police called to Dalston as fireworks and bottles launched at officers

‘A riot broke out in east London on Friday night after a protest over the death of Rashan Charles descended into violence.
Molotov cocktails, fireworks and bottles were hurled at police officers in Dalston, east London, and rudimentary road blocks were made and set on fire.
Shop windows were smashed and graffiti was painted on buildings, and late-night businesses were forced to close their doors.
Ferhat Dirik, who runs the Mangal 2 restaurant in Dalston, told The Independent he saw youngsters throwing firebombs and was forced to lock customers inside.
Mr Dirik said he saw around 60 “youths of mixed ethnicity, wearing hoods and balaclavas”.
“They had Molotov cocktails with them and threw them towards the riot police when the officers came towards them.’

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