Compensation for those affected by riots

Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by our Police and Crime Commissioner.

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00:00Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots early this month are being encouraged to seek

00:05compensation by the region's Police and Crime Commissioner. Emily Sporrell is encouraging all

00:10those who suffered losses or damage to their cars, homes or shops to claim compensation from their

00:15insurance companies. She's raising awareness that those caught up in the chaos who are not insured

00:19or who did not have adequate cover in place and whose insurance company won't pay out may also

00:24be entitled to claim for their losses under the riot compensation scheme. This includes the owners

00:29of buildings which suffered structural damage and tenants or occupiers which had stock or assets

00:34damaged or stolen or vehicles damaged in Southport Liverpool City Centre and County Road. To qualify

00:40for compensation through this scheme victims must be able to demonstrate that the damage or loss

00:44they have suffered was as a result of a riot. Claims must be sent within 43 days after the riot

00:50if you make an insurance claim first. You have 43 days to make your RCS claim from the date the

00:56insurer tells you that you are not fully covered.