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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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