Epsom Riot

Date: June 17, 1919 • Location: Epsom, United Kingdom

Hundreds of Canadian soldiers rioted in Epsom, England, leading to the death of a British police officer.

The Epsom riot took place on 17 June 1919 when between 300 and 800 Canadian soldiers rioted and attacked the police station in Epsom, Surrey, England. Station Sergeant Thomas Green, a British police officer, was injured during the incident and died the following day.