From 1970 to 1972 the Angry Brigade, an anarchistic group born of the revolutionary ferment of the 1960's, used guns and bombs to attack property. Investigation by the police resulted in the "Stoke Newington 8" conspiracy trial, the longest criminal trial in British history.

Gordon Carr, now retired, has been a newspaper and television journalist working for BBC Television News making investigative documentaries. Carr also directed and produced The Angry Brigade film documentary released by PM Press.