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Tariq Jahan: Pride of Britain

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Tariq Jahan – father of one of three young men killed during the UK riots in August – is the winner of one of 2011 Pride of Britain Awards. Mr. Jahan, whose son Haroon was mown down by a car … Continue reading →

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‘Total Stranger’ Defends Car From Riot Mob

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Tory Pearson became an Internet sensation after footage of her defending a BMW from a riot mob was published on YouTube. Ms Pearson was filmed repeatedly fighting off hoards of rioting hockey fans, who rampaged through the Canadian city of … Continue reading →

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