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Kidnapped Arab businessman escapes

Title
Kidnapped Arab businessman escapes
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
18 Jan 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:02:59
Description
Following the abduction and subsequent escape of Arab businessman Muhammed Sadiq al-Tajir in London, police are hunting the go-between, known as Mr X, who collected a ransom in Geneva. 80 year-old Iris Harlow, of West Norwood, describes how Tajir came to her door for help, still shackled to a bedstead. Pensioner Cyril Rawlinson also spoke to him, before police arrived. Local resident John Gilpin describes a man previously seen at the house where Tajir was held. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Iris Harlow; Cyril Rawlinson; John Gilpin
Keywords
London; Crime; Terrorism; Arabs; Abduction; Muhammed Sadiq al-Tajir

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