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Dundee City Council leader John Alexander condemned the scenes from Kirkton. Alexander said that he'd never seen anything in the decades he lived in the area and compared the riot to scenes of a 'war-torn nation'. [17] [18] Many media outlets and users on social media compared the riots to the 2013 horror film, The Purge. A poster was created parodying the film which featured "The Purge: Kirkton". [19] The riot broke out at 17:30 GMT in Beauly Square following anti-social behaviour. Speculation arose that the riot broke out following a remembrance event for Grant Hutchison, a man who lived in Kirkton who had died in 2020. [1] [2] Beauly Square [ edit ] The Scottish Government's Justice Secretary Keith Brown described the riot as appalling and wholly unacceptable. Carla Jenkins (29 October 2019). "Frightened Rabbit's Grant Hutchison on life-changing loss of brother Scott and new cider future". Glasgow Times.

Alexander Hutchison allegedly drove a motorcycle on a footpath towards a pedestrian, causing them to take evasive action. Anything else?The case was continued for further examination and all the men were released on bail. Who is accused of wrongdoing? The 2022 Kirkton riot took place in the area of Kirkton in Dundee, Scotland on 31 October 2022. The civil unrest occurred on several streets in the area during Halloween and was caused by a significantly large group of youths,mainly unruly bams who were out of control and had no regard for the law.

However, such rainbows are always potentially visible on days around the summer solstice, for an observer at any latitude, since the sun climbs to a summer-solstice altitude of 23.5 degrees at noon even at the poles.Police Scotland said that further police presence would be put in place for the days following the riot, up to and past Bonfire Night. Melted debris were later seen on roads throughout Kirkton the following morning. We explore the riot and its causes but also the deep social issues which act as the fertile soil for gangs, substance abuse and youth violence.

In April The Twilight Sad covered Frightened Rabbit’s ‘Keep Yourself Warm’ with Grant, a song that the band have regularly covered at shows since their close friend, Scott, died by suicide in 2018.

Graeme's ex partner Samantha Macaleer, who is mum to his kids, said she would never let them forget him. The personality of this young, talented individual really shines through and Eugene joins a debate to offer insight gained from his own personal tragedies.” Street Gangs series visits Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes Clark, Alasdair (November 2022). "Officer hurt in Kirkton riots as police issue statement". The Courier . Retrieved 2022-11-01. INTERVIEW] Grant Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit". cheeseontoast.co.nz. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014 . Retrieved 7 January 2014.

The helicopter left the scene at 22:30 GMT after police managed to take control of the situation. No arrests were made during or the immediate aftermath of the riot however police stated that they would bring those responsible to justice. [3] Aftermath [ edit ] Bowie, Justin (November 2022). "SNP justice chief faces demand for nationwide fireworks ban after Kirkton riots". The Courier . Retrieved 2022-11-02. Christopher Mason allegedly drove a motorcycle at excessive speeds and deliberately caused the rear of the bike to pivot around the front wheel, causing damage to a grass area.Officers raced to Kirkton Avenue, in the Kirkton area of Dundee, when the alarm was raised at around 9.05pm on Saturday October 31. By 21:00 GMT, St. Paul's R.C. Academy was vandalised with windows being smashed open and cars being vandalised in the car park. Fireworks and firebombs were thrown to riot officers and emergency service officers who had arrived on the scene two hours prior, with one police officer receiving injuries. At 21:47 GMT, riot police tried to move rioters away from Gillburn Road. [3]