Rioting in London and its neighborhood erupted following the reaction of some people to the death of a local man Mark Duggan, a 29-year-old African-British man, in an encounter with police on August 4, 2011. A public demonstration and an attack on a police vehicle on August 6 were contributory factors to a riot in Tottenham, which escalated into widespread riots, looting and arson in London and in some major cities of England. The riots ended for almost a week.
As of 25 August, more than 2,000 people were arrested in connection with the disorder in London. At least 2 people died and 14 others were injured by the rioters. The riots estimated to have cost up to £300 million in damage and lost revenue in the retail sector
During the 2011 London riots, questions were surfaced about the metropolis being safe enough to stage 2012 Olympic Games but the International Olympic Committee assured that the mega sports extravaganza will be secure despite the riots.
After almost 8 months of rioting, the city is back on track and ready to cherish the 17 day long event. The Games are scheduled to start on July 27, 2012 and will finish on August 12, 2012.
