Derrick came to Sheffield from Uganda in April 2024 seeking asylum.
He is one of a large group who meet to play football at Sheffield’s U-mix centre.
He said he had been forced to “limit his movements” at the time of the riots.
“It was kind of scary because a lot of things did happen,” he said.
“I had to keep myself indoors
“Things have totally calmed down and the government has played a vital role to help and cool the situation. However, it gives you a sign that you need to be careful because you cannot tell what someone thinks about you.”
Ms Ahmed said she still “feels angry about the riots”
“I lived through the 1980’s, I remember the National Front running rampage,” she said.
“Now I’m a grandmother, my children and grandchildren are having to go through what I went through, the racism, the islamophobia.”
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