Place of unrest and potential violence (3,4)

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hot spot

(Other definitions for hot spot that I've seen before include "Place of great activity" , "Place of high activity or danger" , "Area of high temperature" , "Where danger lurks" , "Lively place of entertainment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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