The Red Lion Square disorders were an event in 1974.
On 15 June that year, the National Front marched through London's West End; their march was to finish with a meeting in Conway Hall, Red Lion Square. The London Area Council for Liberation conducted a counter demonstration which consisted of a march through London ending with a public meeting in Red Lion Square. Warwick student Kevin Gately was killed during the demonstrations and a public enquiry was conducted by Lord Scarman into the disorders at Red Lion Square.
Read more about Red Lion Square Disorders: Introduction, Clash in Red Lion Square, Clash in Vernon Place, Clash in Boswell Street, Death of Kevin Gately, Aftermath
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