Just spoke to several store workers in Cabot Circus who are being sent home early so police can secure town/prevent disorder #bristol #riots
RT yeah just rode through, all calm there too @ creationstepper Bedminster very quiet. Rumour mill in full effect. Dont believe the hype.
Going to get the train back to Filton now to charge phone and eat, we still have ppl around bristol, and will be sharing info continuously.
Stokes Croft: Crowds are gathering but seem rather docile, stokes croft usually fills this time of night anyway. #bristol #riots
Already dispersed the same rumour once today about a fire at hartcliffe Morrisons but it seems to have popped up again, info...?
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Just to confirm, we have @ bristolriots tweeters in filton, st.george, easton, eastville, st.pauls, stokes croft and cabot, all calm #riots
Heading back from Hartcliffe to town now via bedminster, no sign of these rumoured crowds on any of the main streets....
Rumoured Primark Fire: Only a rumour no need to worry! Centre is still calm!
A big thankyou to all my friends both personal and on here in helping keep everyone updated, I’ma rest my legs and fly back into town soon
RT @dhphotography @BristolRiots heavier police presence at Cabot now. But nothing else. All very chilled :) #Bristol
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I need someone who can keep me updated on Fishponds through out the night. As i keep saying only verifiable news please.
Going to check out these sirens in Filton. Will update soon. #bristol #riots.
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I’d like to say again thanks again all, but to a select few, Im a 21yr old with a bike and a smart phone not superman, trying my best here..
Anyone worried about rioting in kingswood please follow @pete_teamBT very reliable source @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Henbury/Southmead: All clear
Hartcliffe update: Streets seem far from volatile, morrisons is fine.
@HollyBah Waiting for info on cribbs, will let you know as soon as i know anything for sure.
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There is an air of anxiety here in stokes croft but no closed roads no hostility everyone I’m speaking to seems very-anti #bristol #riots :) @bristolriots – 10 Aug
@mfcrocker Everything we tweet will be exactly what’s happening regarding the mood/actions on the street, no folk-lore here! @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Just riding through Bedmo to Hartcliffe to check if theres any substance to the rumours there, will confirm/quash anything in 15mins or so @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Hartcliffe update: Streets seem far from volatile, morrisons is fine. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Are there any Bristolians in kingswood who would like to keep us updated with only CONFIRMED news. Will need phonecall or photo evidence.
Filton Update: No truth in large crowds at McDonalds, Just a few kids hanging out, nothing out of the norm. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
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Cribb Causeway: All clear. @bobberface We have a tweeter down there (st.george) and all is clear on Church Rd. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
@Pete_TeamBT Thanks mate, Means alot! If you could try and send photos, even if its a ghost town just so I can keep everything verified! @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Just rode back to town via wells road, no sign of any disturbance aside from the lactic acid build up in my thighs. Going to chill in centre @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Kingswood Update: All is well, standard Tuesday evening.
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@dr_evil_xx I myself am on bike and I am staying in touch via text with a few friends dotted around bristol. And you lovely people here. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
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Tell your friends to follow @ BristolRiots for VERIFIED, Un-Exaggerated info on how to stay safe in the city tonight. #bristol #riots
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Pucklechurch: No riot related fire just a farmer having a routine bonfire, once again, not out of character for said area.
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Follow @BristolRiots for Verified, Un-Exaggerated news throughout the night, anyone with verified info keep us posted #bristol #riots
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Patchway: I can strongly confirm there is no disturbances in patchway, my nan lives there, if there was, ohhhhh I would know. haha
There seems to be no upset anywhere as of yet, I’m trying to get info on these old market disturbance rumours @bristolriots – 10 Aug
RT @Kate_About_Town @BristolRiots no sirens in old Market, an ambulance left depot on the other side of roundabout. No more left since. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
I’m about 5 minutes from home now guys and I’m going to relax for an hour or so, keep me updated with verified info! #bristol #riots
Kingswood: Once again the kingswood disturbance rumours are folly. All is well for the time being.
Hartcliffe: Again, No fire at Morrisons.
@bristolriots – 10 Aug
Gossip on upset at B&Q Filton: All is well, in both sainsburys and B&Q.
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RT @ajjmcd @BristolRiots cycled home Cabot Circus to West St./Stanley St., Bedminster. No crowds, regular traffic; will tweet you if we see anything.
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Is there anyone in Hartcliffe who could DM me their phone number so I can keep updated with only VERIFIED news. Need to get back to town.
RT @S0nicH @DoctorRad @BristolRiots Didn’t see anything on the way home from Shabby Wood, despite rumours of “unrest” on the M32.
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Park St/College Green: Had several texts and tweets, evrything is nrmal up there aside frm the obvious hgher police presence #riots #bristol
RT @ajjmcd @BristolRiots Normal activity on West St./ Stanley St. - no abnormal noises, stores/take aways are open, buses running, sun setting. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Filton Avenue: I’ve just going down the hill frm uwe to retail park/McDonald’s at the top end, not hearing anything. Will let you all know. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
RT @SophiaCook @BristolRiots all quiet on Gloucester road outside the Prom @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Need verified info of Kingswood disturbances please. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
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Kingswood: Again, Again all clear. But I will continue to check and confirm any reports as best as possible. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Avon/Somerset police have confirmed that everywhere is riot-free, Citywide. I’ma go rest for a bit before heading into town. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
Pucklechurch: Need info on fire there, word on the street is it’s just a farmer having a fire, will confirm shortly.
Stokes Croft: All still calm, quiet. @bristolriots – 10 Aug
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Filton: All clear at retail park @bristolriots – 10 Aug
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Good news, all seems calm RT @cabotcircus Some of our retailers will be closing early today, the majority are currently open #bristol #riots
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