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Home Secretary condemns Tottenham violence

Theresa May has voiced her support for Metropolitan Police officers who dealt with violence in London last night.

• From: Home Office and The Rt Hon Theresa May MP
• Published: 7 August 2011

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

She said: ‘I condemn utterly the violence in Tottenham last night.

‘Such disregard for public safety and property will not be tolerated, and the Metropolitan Police have my full support in restoring order.

‘I want to pay tribute to the officers who put themselves in harm’s way.’

Published 7 August 2011