Trevor Lock on Iranian embassy siege

Title

Trevor Lock on Iranian embassy siege

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

5 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:23:51

Description

During a press conference at New Scotland Yard Trevor Lock, the police security guard at the Iranian embassy in London who was one of those taken hostage during a six day siege answers press questions including how he managed to conceal his gun. His wife Doreen Lock also speaks. Senior officer introducing Trevor Lock is not identified.

Contributors

Trevor Lock; Doreen Lock

Keywords

Iran; London; Terrorism; UK; Embassies and consulates; Terrorists; Children (age group); Children (family); Weapons; Trials; Hostages; Embassy buildings; Sieges; Policemen; Guns; Married women; Clothing; Hygiene

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