After engineers worked through the night, trams recommenced the services, via Reeves Corner, on 12th August. To the right of the tram, stood the Reeves family furniture store; destroyed by arson, during the riots of 8th August 2011. The arsonist, Gordon Thompson, was sentenced to 11 years and 6 months in prison.
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