Since its rapid growth in the 19th century, there have been several significant waves of immigration, notably Irish (19th century), Poles (1940s-50s) and South Asian people.
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The most expensive act of the riot was the arson attack of a BMW dealership, which had previously been attacked in a 1995 disturbance.
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Tensions rose after the National Front attempted to organise a march in the city which was banned by Home Secretary David Blunkett under the Public Order Act 1986.
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