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The BBC today apologised for a live interview on its news channel in which the veteran campaigner Darcus Howe was accused of taking part in riots.
The writer and presenter was a guest during a discussion about the unrest on the streets of London when he was challenged by presenter Fiona Armstrong. The corporation apologised for any offence caused following complaints from viewers. During the interview yesterday, studio-based Armstrong said: ”You are not a stranger to riots yourself I understand, are you? You have taken part in them yourself.” But Howe, speaking from the aftermath of the disturbances in Croydon, responded: ”I have never taken part in a single riot. I’ve been part of demonstrations that ended up in a conflict. ”Stop accusing me of being a rioter and have some respect for an old West Indian Negro, because you wanted for me to get abusive. You just sound idiotic – have some respect.”