The Whitechapel Vigilance Committee, 1888

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Who set it up and when?

By businessmen in Whitechapel on 10 September.

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Why did they set it up?

Due tot the police’s lack of progress in catching the “Ripper” murderer.

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What did they offer and why?

A reward to give information leading to the capture of the murderer.

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How and when did they patrol the streets?

They patrolled at night with torches (burning wood) and whistles.

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What did they disrupt?

The police investigation.

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What did they do to the police and how?

They hampered the police by sending false leads and encouraging criticism of the police in newspapers.