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Monday, 25 June, 2001, 13:30 GMT 14:30 UK
In pictures: Burnley riots
A weekend of inter-racial violence in Burnley reached its climax on Sunday night with more than 200 youths attacking shops, homes and vehicles.


Police block Colne Road as fire fighters tackle a blaze
Police block Colne Road as fire fighters tackle a blaze

Clashes lead to cars being overturned and set alight
Clashes lead to cars being overturned and set alight

Police in full riot gear block off a street
Thin blue line: Police in full riot gear block off a street

Cars lie burned out while shop windows are boarded up
Cars lie burned out while shop windows are boarded up

The Duke of York public house stands burned out
The Duke of York public house stands burned out

Mrs Gillian Neaves and her daughter Jessica
Residents count the cost
Find out more about the violence in northern England during the summer of 2001


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