Londoners Press Leaders For Action Amid Violence

by Vicki Barker, NPR

London's mayor, Boris Johnson, faced hostile questioning from local residents when he visited a riot-hit area of the city Tuesday. They wanted to know why the police had been unable to prevent gangs of youths burning and looting the area on Monday night. Meanwhile, Londoners armed with brooms and shovels started to clean up their city.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, August 9, 2011