Bloody Sunday (1887)
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Bloody Sunday was an event which took place in London, England on 13 November 1887, when a crowd of marchers protesting about unemployment and the Irish Coercion Acts, as well as demanding the release of MP William O'Brien, clashed with the Metropolitan Police. The demonstration was organised by the Social Democratic Federation and the Irish National League. Violent clashes took place between the police and demonstrators, many "armed with iron bars, knives, pokers and gas pipes". A contemporary report noted that 400 were arrested and 75 persons were badly injured, including many police, two policemen being stabbed and one protester bayonetted.[1]
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Part of the Irish Home Rule movement | |||
Date | 13 November 1887 | ||
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Methods | Political demonstration | ||
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Death(s) | 13 | ||
Injuries | 75 badly injured (all sides) | ||
Arrested | 400 |