Thousands honour three men killed during riots in Britain

Three men who died amidst rioting in Britain were commemorated in a Birmingham park on Sunday. Thousands gathered in Summerfield Park to honour Haroon Jahan and brothers Shazared Ali and Abdul Musavir. The three men were trying to protect businesses from looters on Tuesday night when they were hit by a car. 

Two men were arraigned Sunday on three counts of murder related to the killings. A third will be arraigned on Monday.

Five people died during the riots that spread over four days from London to other English cities. The outbreak of civil unrest has led people like Tariq Jahan to appeal for peace in their communities. Jahan, father of Haroon Jahan, was present at Sunday’s rally.  He said the three boys died for their community. He hopes now that they will be remembered for it. 

Fittingly, many community leaders took the stage to speak at the rally. Musicians also performed under the banner ''United Birmingham, One City, One Voice for Peace.''