Second night of riots hits Sydney

Last Updated: Monday, 12 December 2005, 14:26 GMT

Second night of riots hits SydneyCaption: More than 30 people were injured in fighting on SundayViolence triggered by race tensions has hit Sydney for a second night, with youths damaging cars and shops.A reporter in the suburb of Cronulla, where dozens were arrested after riots on Sunday, described scenes of "chaos".

Police said carloads of people had come into the area from other parts of Sydney and committed violent acts.Australian Prime Minister John Howard condemned the weekend's attacks by thousands of young white men on people of Arabic and Mediterranean background.(snip)The clashes follow an assault on two lifeguards last week, reportedly by youths of Middle Eastern origin.

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