Arrest of Peter Sutcliffe

Title

Arrest of Peter Sutcliffe

Genre

News report; Interview; Advertisement; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:50

Description

Report on the arrest of Peter Sutcliffe, alleged Yorkshire Ripper, in a red light district of Sheffield, initially on charges of false numberplates, and looking back at the case. One of the arresting officers, Sergeant Robert Ring, recounts events. Also includes excerpt of Ripper tape taunting police; television warning to public. Female reporter not identified. See Further Information.

Further information

http://members.fortunecity.com/hiper22/sutcliffe_cf.htm

Contributors

Robert Ring

Keywords

Cars; Homicide; Murderers; Yorkshire Ripper; Peter Sutcliffe; George Oldfield; Prostitutes; Police personnel; Audio tapes; Sheffield; Personal safety; Victims of crime; Criminal investigation; Arrests; Awareness-raising campaigns; Television advertising

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