Anthony Baldessare siege

Title

Anthony Baldessare siege

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

27 Jan 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:35

Description

Report on the Streatham police siege where Anthony Baldessare, wanted in connection with a string of armed robberies, shot himself. Includes Commander Alex Marnock defending the cautious police approach, and comment from evacuated neighbours Nicky de Prowse and Rosemary Hamley. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Alex Marnock; Nicky de Prowse; Rosemary Hamley

Keywords

London; Police; Policing practice; Sieges; Firearms; Robbery; Streatham; Anthony Baldessare

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