“Liverpool riots 2011: Fire engines attacked in second night of violence”
A second night of violence took place in Liverpool as fire engines were targeted by missile-throwing yobs.
Merseyside Police have now arrested 50 people since Monday night for incidents of disorder in Liverpool and the Wirral.
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Extra officers patrolled the streets after “isolated outbreaks of disorder” erupted on Monday night and continued into the early hours.
A roaming mob of hundreds of people took control of the top of Smithdown Road and Lodge Lane, setting fire to vehicles, before moving towards the city centre. There were also reports of incidents in Princes Road, Grove Street and Crown Street in Liverpool.
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At around 11.30pm, the rampaging mob mounted a rush at two policemen manning a road block at the junction of Lodge Lane and Smithdown Road. At that point, three loud blasts were heard and the officers fled in their cars.
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