Alex Higgins assault trial

Title

Alex Higgins assault trial

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

16 Jan 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:01

Description

Report on Alex Hurricane Higgins’ court appearance and fine following his headbutting of tournament boss, Paul Hatherell, at the UK Snooker Championship. On his facing a further disciplinary hearing by the sports ruling body and possible psychiatric treatment. Includes a statement from his solicitor, Roger Burton. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Roger Burton

Keywords

Sport; Trials; Assault; Sportsmen; Snooker; Alex Higgins; Paul Hatherell

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