Violence spread to other cities
More than 90 troublemakers were arrested in the city and three other police stations were also attacked.
Merseyside Police reported 200 missile-throwing youths gathered in Toxteth, Liverpool, causing damage and trouble also spread to Birkenhead as up to 100 youths wrecked vehicles.
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Hide AdAround 60 thugs rampaged through the centre of Gloucester, throwing rocks and bottles at police and setting fire to bins and two cars, while police in Wolverhampton were called to reports of shops being attacked. There were arrests in Leicester and Bristol.