Riots and looting in the United Kingdom have spread to Birmingham, about 120 miles north-west of the city of London. On Monday night, shop windows in the center of the city were smashed and the new Bullring shopping complex was attacked.
In what police and the British media are calling a "copycat riot," gangs of masked youth set fire to buildings and cars in the northern city. Police have closed the Birmingham New Street railway station, the city's main train station. Additionally, the English national cricket team was confined to their hotel when violence broke out around them.
The team is scheduled to play India in Birmingham on Wednesday, and is staying at a hotel in the center of the city.
"Just seen the rioters in Birmingham fleeing down the main street followed by a load of police in the full get up. What's going on?" tweeted English bowler Tim Bresnan.
"Just seen the rioters in Birmingham fleeing down the main street followed by a load of police in the full get up. What's going on?" tweeted English bowler Tim Bresnan.
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